2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan DRAFT

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update

- DRAFT -
Fred Fries, 2006 Flood, Livingston Manor
Sullivan County, New York
August 2010
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Sullivan County, New York
August 2010
Prepared for:
Sullivan County
Division of Public Works
Department of Engineering
100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Prepared by:
Barton & Loguidice, P.C.

Engineers • Environmental Scientists • Planners • Landscape Architects
290 Elwood Davis Road
Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Purpose ..................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Hazard Mitigation Planning Process .......................................................... 3
1.4 Sullivan County HIRA-NY Risk Analysis .................................................... 6
2.0 Sullivan County Profile ......................................................................................... 9

2.1 Geographic Location .................................................................................. 9
2.2 Historical Overview .................................................................................. 12
2.3 Land Use ................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Economic Characteristics ........................................................................ 22
2.5 Climate..................................................................................................... 27
2.6 Transportation .......................................................................................... 30
2.7 Populations .............................................................................................. 38
2.8 Critical Community Facilities .................................................................... 41
2.8.1 Education ................................................................................... 42
2.8.2 Medical Facilities and Ambulance Response ............................. 45
2.8.3 Fire Departments ........................................................................ 46
2.9 Sullivan County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security .................................................................................................... 47
2.10 NY-Alert ................................................................................................... 50
2.11 National Incident Management System (NIMS) ....................................... 50
3.0 Planning Process................................................................................................ 51

3.1 Steering Committee Members ................................................................. 52
3.2 Plan Update Timeline of Events ............................................................... 58
3.3 Public Participation .................................................................................. 64
3.3.1 Sullivan County All Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (2005) 64
3.3.2 Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update (2010) ............................................................................ 65
3.4 Coordination with Agencies ..................................................................... 67
4.0 Risk Assessment ................................................................................................ 69

4.1 HIRA-NY Program ................................................................................... 69
4.2 Sullivan County HIRA-NY Risk Assessment ............................................ 75
4.3 Hazard Identification ................................................................................ 77
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Table of Contents – Continued
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5.0 Hazard Data and Profiles ................................................................................... 89

5.1 Natural, Technological, and Human-Caused Hazards ............................. 90
5.1.1 Civil Unrest ................................................................................. 90
5.1.2 Dam Failure ................................................................................ 91
5.1.3 Drought....................................................................................... 99
5.1.4 Earthquake ............................................................................... 102
5.1.5 Fire and Structural Collapse ..................................................... 109
5.1.6 Floods....................................................................................... 111
5.1.7 Hazmat – Fixed Site and Hazmat – In Transit .......................... 122
5.1.8 Ice Jams ................................................................................... 125
5.1.9 Ice Storm .................................................................................. 128
5.1.10 Landslides ................................................................................ 130
5.1.11 Severe Storm ........................................................................... 133
5.1.12 Terrorism .................................................................................. 145
5.1.13 Tornado .................................................................................... 146
5.1.14 Transportation Accident............................................................ 152
5.1.15 Utility Failure ............................................................................. 153
5.1.16 Winter Storms (Severe) ............................................................ 155
5.2 Natural Gas Drilling ................................................................................ 160
6.0 Hazard Vulnerability ......................................................................................... 164

6.1 Identify Assets ....................................................................................... 164
6.2 Damage Potential .................................................................................. 165
6.3 Analyzing Development Trends ............................................................. 166
7.0 Hazard Mitigation.............................................................................................. 168

7.1 Ranking of Risks .................................................................................... 168
7.2 Mitigation Goals ..................................................................................... 168
7.3 Mitigation Actions ................................................................................... 169
7.4 Mitigation Strategy ................................................................................. 174
7.5 Mitigation Action Prioritization ................................................................ 182
7.6 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ............................................. 183
7.6.1 FEMA Floodplain Mapping Update Process ............................. 187
8.0 Plan Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................... 190
9.0 Works Cited ...................................................................................................... 192
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Tables
Table 1 Participation Criteria Chart ........................................................................... 3

Table 2 Sullivan County HIRA-NY Program Results ................................................. 8
Table 3 Land Areas for Towns Within Sullivan County ............................................ 10
Table 4 Land Use Category Parcels ........................................................................ 17
Table 5 Jobs in Different Industries, 2008-2010 ...................................................... 23
Table 6 Sullivan County Employment by Industry ................................................... 24
Table 7 Sullivan County Average Weekly Earnings by Industry .............................. 25
Table 8 Economic Characteristics of Sullivan County ............................................. 26
Table 9 Work Commuting Patterns for Residents of Sullivan County ...................... 26
Table 10 Airport Facilities Located Within Sullivan County........................................ 35
Table 11 Sullivan County Population Data ................................................................ 38
Table 12 Public School Districts within Sullivan County ............................................ 43
Table 13 SCEMP/LEPC Committee Members .......................................................... 48
Table 14 Hazard Mitigation Planning Representatives and Participants ................... 53
Table 15 Total Completed Surveys Based on Zip Code ............................................ 66
Table 16 Risk Assessment Ratings, Sullivan County ................................................ 76
Table 17 Hazards Determined to Affect Sullivan County ........................................... 89
Table 18 Information on Dams Located within Sullivan County................................. 94
Table 19 National Performance of Dams Program (NPDP), Dam Failure Records ... 97
Table 20 NYSDEC Dam Safety Deficient Dam Database Results ............................ 98
Table 21 Historic Earthquakes Felt in Sullivan County ............................................ 107
Table 22 Richter Magnitude Scale and Mercalli Intensity Scale Ratings ................. 108
Table 23 Historic Flood Events in Sullivan County, 1635-2010 ............................... 118
Table 24 NFIP Flood Damage Data for Sullivan County, 1978-2002 ...................... 122
Table 25 Ice Jam Database Events in Sullivan County ........................................... 128
Table 26 NOAA NCDC Query Results: Severe Storms ........................................... 139
Table 27 NOAA NCDC Query Results: Tornado ..................................................... 149
Table 28 F-scale System ......................................................................................... 150
Table 29 NOAA NCDC Query Results: Severe Winter Storms .............................. 156
Table 30 Natural Hazards – Range of Potential Damages ...................................... 166
Table 31 Mitigation Actions ..................................................................................... 171
Table 32 Mitigation Action Strategy Specifics.......................................................... 176
Table 33 Benefit and Cost Rankings ....................................................................... 183
Table 34 NFIP Loss Statistics, 1978-2009 .............................................................. 185
Table 35 NFIP Policy Statistics, 1978-2009 ............................................................ 186
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Figures
Figure 1.1 Geographic Location of Sullivan County within New York State ................ 4
Figure 1.2 Municipal Boundaries within Sullivan County............................................. 5
Figure 2.1 Topographic Relief of Sullivan County ..................................................... 11
Figure 2.2 Photograph of D&H Canal in Sullivan County .......................................... 13
Figure 2.3 Location of 1969 Woodstock Festival ...................................................... 15
Figure 2.4 Sullivan County Land Use Coverage (National Land Cover Dataset) ...... 16
Figure 2.5 Protected Parkland and Open Space within Sullivan County................... 19
Figure 2.6 Mapped Locations of Agricultural Lands .................................................. 21
Figure 2.7 Average Annual Precipitation for New York State .................................... 29
Figure 2.8 Average January Temperatures for New York State ............................... 29
Figure 2.9 Average July Temperatures for New York State ...................................... 30
Figure 2.10 Major Roadways Located in Sullivan County ........................................... 32
Figure 2.11 Railroad Tracks Located within Sullivan County ...................................... 34
Figure 2.12 Airports Located within Sullivan County ................................................... 36
Figure 2.13 Aerial Image of Sullivan County International Airport ............................... 37
Figure 2.14 Population Density of Sullivan County by Census Block ......................... 40
Figure 2.15 School Districts within Sullivan County .................................................... 44
Figure 5.1 Dam Locations Displayed by Hazard Code ............................................. 93
Figure 5.2 U.S. Drought Monitor Map ..................................................................... 102
Figure 5.3 Peak Ground Acceleration Values for New York State .......................... 105
Figure 5.4 Frequency of Earthquake Activity within New York State and
Surrounding Areas ................................................................................. 106
Figure 5.5 FEMA Floodplain Mapping for Sullivan County...................................... 115
Figure 5.6 Presidential Disaster Declarations for Flooding Events, 1953-2007 ...... 116
Figure 5.7 Landslide Susceptibility within New York State...................................... 133
Figure 5.8 Wind Zones within the United States ..................................................... 136
Figure 5.9 Wind Zones within New York State and Historical Tornado Tracks ....... 148
Figure 5.10 Tornado Activity in United States, 1950-1998 ........................................ 151
Figure 5.11 NYC Drinking Water Supply: Catskill and Delaware Watersheds ......... 163
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Appendices
Appendix A Resolutions Approving 2005 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan and
2010 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (when available)
Appendix B Sullivan County HIRA-NY 2010 Risk Assessment
Appendix C Critical Facilities Tables for Participating Jurisdictions
Appendix D 2010 Plan Update Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Appendix E Blank Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Questionnaire and Tabulated
Results of Completed Questionnaires
Appendix F NYSDEC 2009 Spill Database Records for Sullivan County
Appendix G Asset Identification and Hazard Impacts (Included in 2005 Plan as Tables
D-1 and D-4)
Appendix H Completed Projects and Proposed Upcoming County Mitigation Projects
(2010) (Included in 2005 Plan as Table D-3)
Appendix I Mitigation Action Prioritization and Comparison Worksheets
Appendix J Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Checklist
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
The purpose of this Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is to

effectively reduce future disaster damages, public expenditure, private losses,
and community vulnerability to natural, technological, and man-made hazards.
This plan provides an opportunity for Sullivan County, in conjunction with the
communities included in the County, to develop a comprehensive multi-
jurisdictional risk assessment and to outline proposed mitigation actions that
would minimize the costs and impacts of future disasters.
Sullivan County is comprised of fifteen (15) Towns (Bethel, Callicoon,

Cochecton, Delaware, Fallsburg, Forestburgh, Fremont, Highland, Liberty,
Lumberland, Mamakating, Neversink, Rockland, Thompson, and Tusten) and six
(6) Villages (Bloomingburg, Jeffersonville, Liberty, Monticello, Woodridge, and
Wurtsboro). All fifteen Towns and six Villages are recognized as participating
jurisdictions under the 2005 Hazard Mitigation Plan and the 2010 Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update. There are also 49 hamlets recognized within Sullivan
County: Barryville, Burlingham, Callicoon Center, Claryville, Cochecton Center,
Divine Corners, Eldred, Ferndale, Fosterdale, Fremont Center, Glen Spey, Glen
Wild, Grahamsville, Hankins, Harris, Highland Lake, High View, Hortonville,
Hurleyville, Kauneonga Lake, Kenoza Lake, Kiamesha Lake, Lake Huntington,
Lew Beach, Livingston Manor, Loch Sheldrake, Long Eddy, Mileses, Mongaup
Valley, Mountaindale, Narrowsburg, North Branch, Obernberg, Parksville,
Phillipsport, Pond Eddy, Rock Hill, Roscoe, Smallwood, South Fallsburg,
Summitville, Swan Lake, Thompsonville, Westbrookville, White Lake, White
Sulphur Springs, Woodbourne, Youngsville, and Yulan.
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1.2 Purpose
The intention of this plan is to meet the New York State and Federal
hazard mitigation planning requirements established and managed by the New
York State Emergency Management Office (NYSEMO) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Sullivan County and jurisdictions will
benefit from the planning and implementation of the proposed mitigation actions
included in this Plan. The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) and the Flood
Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) continue to require communities to have a
FEMA-approved multi-hazard mitigation plan prior to requesting project
implementation funds. Having an approved hazard mitigation plan provides
access to potential sources of federal funding through the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP). Participating jurisdictions that are granted funding
opportunities are able to implement and complete their proposed mitigation
actions to minimize impacts to their communities from a hazard event. The
following are key documents which authorize and provide guidance for the
preparation of this plan and plan update:
• Section 404 of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency

Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended by Public Law
100-707
• Federal Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation

Program (PDMP), Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA),
Repetitive Floodplain Claims Program (RFC), Severe Repetitive
Loss Program (SRL)
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - 44 Part 201

• Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Assistance Act of 1993
• FEMA - 44 CFR Part 9 - Floodplain Management and Protection of

Wetlands and 44 CFR Part 10 - Environmental Considerations
• New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B, Sections 23 and 28-a
• New York State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2008)
1.3 Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
The jurisdictions included in the Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard

Mitigation Plan consist of 15 Towns and 6 Villages, aside from the County. All
jurisdictions were recognized as fully participating members of the 2005 HMP
process. In order for each jurisdiction to be included as a participating member
of the HMP Update, the participation criteria outlined in Table 1 needed to be
met.
Table 1 – Participation Criteria

Criterion How to Meet
Jurisdiction representation at meeting with B&L Attend meeting to brainstorm and revise plan
personnel details applicable to each jurisdiction
Jurisdiction representatives reviewed and Provide comments of draft plan update to County
commented on the plan update Planning Dept.
Jurisdiction representatives assisted in acquiring Invite public to meetings, educate public of plan
public involvement of the update process update process and plan availability, encourage
comments on draft plan update
Jurisdiction agreed to pass a resolution to adopt Example of resolution to be passed is included in
the HMP Update Appendix A – these resolutions will be passed
and will be included in the plan
Given these criteria, the jurisdictions participating in the 2010 Sullivan

County HMP Update include: Sullivan County, Towns of Bethel, Callicoon,
Cochecton, Delaware, Fallsburg, Forestburgh, Fremont, Highland, Liberty,

Lumberland, Mamakating, Neversink, Rockland, Thompson, and Tusten, and the

Villages of Bloomingburg, Jeffersonville, Liberty, Monticello, Woodridge, and
Wurtsboro. Figure 1.1 shows the location of Sullivan County within New York
State. Figure 1.2 depicts the municipal boundaries of the Towns and Villages
located within Sullivan County.


Many resources were utilized in order to gather information concerning

historic occurrences of hazard events within the County, vulnerabilities within the
County related to future hazard events, and costs and damages likely to occur as
a result of a hazard event within the County. Goals were created to establish a
foundation for the formulation of potential mitigation actions that the County and
each individual jurisdiction could implement. These mitigation actions are
proposed in order to minimize the damage that could occur to life, property, and
the environment as a result of hazard events within Sullivan County. Further
details regarding the historic hazard events within the County are located in
Section 5 of the Plan Update. Section 7 includes the hazard mitigation goals and
the suggested mitigation actions that are proposed by each participating
jurisdiction.
1.4 Sullivan County HIRA-NY Risk Analysis
Sullivan County updated its County hazard analysis on March 9, 2010,

using the program Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA or HIRA-
NY). This update was completed so that the most up-to-date information would
be considered and included in the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
HIRA-NY is an automated program that was developed by the American

Red Cross and the NYS Emergency Management Office (NYSEMO) to analyze
types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technological, that may impact an
area and to specify details such as the longevity, severity, frequency, etc. of such
hazard events. Sullivan County’s hazard analysis forms the basis for the
participating jurisdiction’s risk and vulnerability assessment included in this plan
update. In addition to this assessment, the Town of Bethel is the only jurisdiction
to have completed a single-jurisdiction risk assessment analysis.

The HIRA-NY program evaluates five (5) factors related to the hazard
analysis process:
• Scope – looks at areas that could be impacted by the hazard and

whether this hazard could trigger another hazard causing a
cascade effect;
• Onset – looks at how much time there is between when a hazard is

identified and when it begins to impact a community;
• Impact – looks at the extent that an area’s infrastructure, private

property, and people would be impacted from a hazard event;
• Duration – looks at how long the hazard remains active, how long it
takes emergency operations to continue after the occurrence of a
hazard, and how long the recovery process takes; and
• Frequency – looks at how often a particular hazard has occurred,

the severity of these occurrences, and the probability of future
occurrences. Historical events are documented and researched to
aid in this analysis.
During this analysis, the participants determined that some of the natural,
human-caused, and technological hazards included in the HIRA-NY program
were not applicable to Sullivan County. Therefore, only eight (8) hazards were
evaluated during this risk assessment event. The participants analyzed all
hazards that were determined to potentially affect Sullivan County. The selected
hazards were categorized as follows:
Rating of 321 to 400 = High Hazard

Rating of 241 to 320 = Moderately High Hazard
Rating of 161 to 240 = Moderately Low Hazard

Rating of 44 to 160 = Low Hazard
The 8 hazards that were identified as a result of this exercise are listed
below in Table 2, along with their associated HIRA-NY numerical ratings and risk
categories.
Table 2 – Sullivan County HIRA-NY Program Rating Results

This table lists the hazards analyzed by Sullivan County during their HIRA-NY 2010
revision event (Sullivan County, HIRA-NY, 2010)
HIRA-NY
Hazard Numerical Rating HIRA-NY Category
Flood 317 Moderately High
Fire 262 Moderately High
Severe Storm 255 Moderately High
Winter Storm (severe) 253 Moderately High
Earthquake 251 Moderately High
Ice Storm 234 Moderately Low
Hurricane 201 Moderately Low
Terrorism 180 Moderately Low
Detailed profiles of these 8 hazards are included in Section 5 of this plan.

2.0 Sullivan County Profile
This section details the existing environmental features, transportation networks,

demographics, history, and available facilities within Sullivan County.
The Sullivan County Databook, prepared in December of 2002 by the Sullivan

County Division of Planning and Community Development, states that Sullivan County
was established through an act of the New York State Legislature on March 27, 1809.
2.1 Geographic Location
Sullivan County is located in southern New York State, southeast of the

City of Binghamton and southwest of the City of Albany. The Delaware River
forms the southwestern boundary of the County, separating it from the state of
Pennsylvania. Sullivan County is located in the Catskill Mountains, and the
northeastern portion of the County is located in the Catskill Park. The highest
point in the County, unofficially named Beech Mountain, near Hodge Pond in the
Town of Rockland, is located within the Catskill Park at an elevation of 3,118 feet
above sea level.
The Sullivan County seat is in the Village of Monticello. The County

includes 15 Towns, 6 Villages, and 49 Hamlets. Sullivan County has a total area
of 1,011 square miles (Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental
Management, 2010). In terms of land area, the Town of Mamakating has the
largest within Sullivan County with 100.0 square miles in total area, almost one-
tenth of the total area of the County. The Town of Delaware is the smallest town
with a total area of 35.1 square miles, making up only 3.5% of the total area of

Sullivan County. Table 3 provides the total area (in square miles), acreage, and
percent of the total County, for each Town included within Sullivan County.
Table 3 – Land Areas for Towns Within Sullivan County

(Sullivan County Division of Public Works)
Total Area % of Total Land
Jurisdiction (square miles) Acres in County
Sullivan County 1,011.3 647,212.8 100.0%
Bethel 93.5 59,846.4 9.2%
Callicoon 49.6 31,769.6 4.9%
Cochecton 38.1 24,358.4 3.8%
Delaware 35.1 22,444.8 3.5%
Fallsburg 79.2 50,713.6 7.8%
Forestburgh 56.7 36,262.4 5.6%
Fremont 51.4 32,876.8 5.1%
Highland 50.6 32,390.4 5.0%
Liberty 81.9 52,403.2 8.1%
Lumberland 50.4 32,268.8 5.0%
Mamakating 100.0 64,019.2 9.9%
Neversink 86.9 55,584.0 8.6%
Rockland 97.3 62,252.8 9.6%
Thompson 90.5 57,907.2 8.9%
Tusten 50.2 32,115.2 5.0%
The terrain is generally hilly, with higher elevations in the northern portion
of the County, ranging from 460 to over 3,000 feet above sea level. Figure 2.1
illustrates the topographic relief of Sullivan County and the locations of major
water bodies within the County limits.
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2.2 Historical Overview
The Hope Farm Press and Bookshop has complied a history of Sullivan
County. According to Hope Farm Press, the earliest inhabitants of Sullivan
County were the Esopus tribe of the Lenape, Native Americans living in the
regions around the Delaware and Hudson Rivers. They referred to themselves
as the Lenni Lenape, or “the true people”, and used the land for agriculture,
hunting, and fishing. Early settlers to the region include Dutch, British, and
German immigrants in the 17th and 18th centuries (Between the Lakes, 2010).
The Lenape became heavily involved with the fur trade, and large tracts of land
were purchased from the Lenape by the early settlers in the 17th and 18th
centuries (Hope Farm Press and Bookshop, 1996).
Sullivan County was on the frontier of the American Revolution, and

settlers were frequently attacked by raiding parties of Indians allied to the British.
Sullivan County was home to one battle of the Revolutionary War, the Battle of
Minisink. Joseph Brant, a Mohawk warrior commissioned as a colonel in the
British Army, led a raid at Minisink in July of 1779. Following this raid, two
groups of militia followed Brant up the Delaware River into what is now southern
Sullivan County, in order to recover the food and supplies Brant had taken during
the raid. The militia was unable to take Brant by surprise, and Brant defeated the
militia in a short battle. Approximately 45 Americans were killed, while Brant lost
only about seven men. Minisink Battleground Park, found at Minisink Ford in the
Town of Highland, is located at the site of the battle as a way to commemorate
the soldiers that were killed during the event (Minisink Valley Historical Society,
2009). Sullivan County was later named for Major General John Sullivan, the
officer directed by George Washington to drive out the Mohawks and Tories from
the region.

Settlement increased after the war, as travelers through the region found
that it was a good place for planting crops, with game to hunt, and forests to build
homes. The large tracts of land that had been purchased before the war were
split up for sale or lease. The rapid increase in population after the war led to a
demand for creating a separate county for the region. Hence, Sullivan County
was split from the southwestern corner of Ulster County on March 27, 1809.
The Delaware & Hudson Canal (D&H Canal), which opened in 1828 in
order to carry coal from Pennsylvania to the Hudson River for shipment to New
York City, provided the first great population boom in the County. The canal also
played an instrumental role in tanning; the region’s other major industry. Local
hemlock forests produced high quality tannins that led to a thriving tanning trade
in Sullivan County. However, by the end of the 1880s, the hemlock stands were
scarce and the tanneries had all but vanished (Sullivan County Historical Society,
2010). Figure 2.2 depicts a current photograph of the Delaware & Hudson Canal
located within the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County.
Figure 2.2 – Photograph of the Delaware & Hudson Canal in

Sullivan County, New York (Sullivan County Historical Society, 2010)

With its timber supplies depleted and the tanneries closed, Sullivan
County turned to tourism as its primary industry. The region was well known for
recreational opportunities such as fishing and hunting. Railroads provided
access to the growing number of summer hotels and resorts in the Catskills, of
which the County housed approximately 200 hotels by the end of the 19th
century. In the early part of the 20th Century, the tourism industry in Sullivan
County began to suffer. Local hotel owners attributed the decline to the
establishment of the Loomis Sanitarium and other tuberculosis treatment facilities
within the County. However, by 1940, more than 300 hotels were in operation in
Sullivan County once again, and at the peak of the tourism era (1953), the
County contained 538 hotels, 1,000 rooming houses, and 50,000 bungalows
(Sullivan County Historical Society, 2010).
By the 1970s, tourism had again slowed in Sullivan County. Air

conditioning and suburbia meant fewer people needed to escape the summer
heat of the nearby cities, and air travel opened up vacation destinations further
from home. Many of the resorts and hotels were forced to close. While tourism
remains the County’s main industry today, visitors primarily own or rent vacation
homes. These visitors enjoy the region’s natural beauty, play golf, ski, and visit
the Monticello Motor Club for racing (members only).
Sullivan County is also home to the original Woodstock Festival that took
place during August 1969. Concert organizers had originally planned to hold the
festival in Woodstock, located in nearby Ulster County, but residents ultimately
refused to have the festival be held there (Woodstock, 2010). A dairy farmer in
Bethel allowed the organizers to use his land for the festival, making Sullivan
County home to “one of the most significant concerts in history,” according to
Rolling Stone Magazine (2009). Over three days, dozens of artists performed

while 500,000 visitors camped in muddy conditions without adequate food or

medical facilities. So many people flocked to the concert that nearby roads were
shut down and the County declared a State of Emergency (Woodstock, 2010 and
Sullivan County Historical Society, 2010). The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
is now located at the site of the original festival (Bethel Woods Center for the
Arts, 2010). Figure 2.3 shows a 2006 view of the field where the main stage of
the 1969 Woodstock Festival was located.
Figure 2.3 - Location of the 1969 Woodstock Festival

that took place in the Town of Bethel
(Wikipedia, October 2006)
2.3 Land Use
Land use within Sullivan County ranges from densely populated areas and
farming communities to a vast open space network including the Catskill Park,
the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, Basha Kill Wildlife
Management Area, and Shawangunk Ridge (Sullivan County Division of

Planning and Environmental Management, 2010). Areas of disturbance are

primarily attributed to residential areas and those with active agriculture uses
include or consist of livestock, poultry, and their products, orchards, and row
cropping. Other land uses include commercial, industrial, recreational,
conservation, and vacant land. The general land uses classified in the County
are shown on Figure 2.4. Table 4 shows the number of parcels in different land
use categories for each jurisdiction within Sullivan County. This data was
provided by the County Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Table 4 – Land Use Category Parcels

Jurisdiction
(T) Bethel
(V) Bloomsburg
(T) Callicoon
(T) Cochecton
(T) Delaware
(T) Fallsburg
(T) Forestburgh
(T) Fremont
(T) Highland
(V) Jeffersonville
(T) Liberty
(V) Liberty
(T) Lumberland
(T) Mamakating
(V) Monticello
(T) Neversink
(T) Rockland
(T) Thompson
(T) Tusten
(V) Woodridge
(V) Wurtsboro
Large portions of Sullivan County remain undeveloped, creating large

areas of open space. Sullivan County is 78% forested, placing it among the
more forested counties in New York State (Sullivan 2020 Toolbox Volume II,
2010). The Catskill New York Forest Preserve is comprised of State-owned land
within the Catskill Park and is designated as forever wild to serve as a
watershed, recreation area, and ecologic and scenic reserve (Catskill Park,
2008). The remainder of the Park is privately owned and is home to about
50,000 permanent residents. The Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

contains over 3,000 acres of wetlands, upland areas, and other wildlife habitat
and is the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York State (Basha Kill
Area Association, 2010). The Shawangunk Ridge is located in the southeast
corner of the County, adjacent to Basha Kill WMA. The Ridge contains many
rare plant and animal species and provides a pristine watershed for public
drinking water supplies. The Ridge contains many large tracts of undisturbed
forestland, due to the thousands of acres purchased by the Open Space Institute
and The Nature Conservancy. The area also includes the Wurtsboro Ridge
State Forest, which protects Basha Kill WMA and the Shawangunk Ridge
watershed (Shawangunk Ridge Coalition, 2010). Figure 2.5 shows the nine (9)
major parks and preserves located along the Shawangunk Ridge.

Figure 2.5 – Major Parks and Preserves Located Along the Shawangunk Ridge
(Shawangunk Ridge Coalition, 2010)
Areas with the highest residential densities are located in the villages and
hamlets within the County. A housing unit is determined to be occupied if it is the
normal place of residence of the person(s) living in it, including if said persons
are temporarily absent. A vacant housing unit is classified as such if no one is
living in it on a permanent basis, excluding temporary absence. Vacancy rates
are calculated during U.S. Census years as a potential indicator of distressed
regions. In 2000, Sullivan County had a vacancy rate of 38.2%, and the
estimated rate for 2006-2008 is 39.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2008). The high
vacancy rates are likely attributable to Sullivan County’s desirability as a vacation

destination; many homes are considered vacant because they are only used as
vacation homes or are rented out to tourists for most of the year. The greatest
vacancy rates were reported in the Towns of Thompson and Fallsburg (U.S.
Census Bureau, 2008).
Due to the high level of agricultural influence in Sullivan County, active

agricultural lands were mapped and included in New York State Agricultural
Districts #1 and 4. Agricultural District #1 was created in December 1973 and
certified in June 2006, while Agricultural District #4 was created in October 1975
and certified in February 2008. Figure 2.6 below shows the extent to which these
Agricultural Districts are mapped throughout Sullivan County in 2010. Though a
substantial amount of agricultural lands are mapped within Sullivan County,
because of changes in technology and the urban sprawl and popularity of the
County as a vacation destination, the number of farms within the County have
been decreasing over the past few decades.

Figure 2.6 – Mapped Location of Sullivan County Agricultural Districts (2010)

In 2005, Sullivan County developed a comprehensive plan for the County

called Sullivan 2020. According to its Land Use Planning and Zoning goals, the
County aims to establish regional cooperation in zoning that encourages mixed-
use development with a design and scale compatible with the existing
neighborhood character, while preserving viewsheds, natural resources and
environmentally sensitive areas (Sullivan 2020 Volume II, 2005). Jurisdictions
within the County develop their own planning and zoning regulations, often
fashioned to meet the County’s goals. The goals and objectives of the Sullivan
County Hazard Mitigation Plan and the 2010 Plan Update will be incorporated
into these future land use plans and zoning regulations.
2.4 Economic Characteristics
Unemployment in the County has increased over the past two years,
mirroring the statewide economy. The April 2010 unemployment rate in Sullivan
County was 8.8%, compared to a statewide rate of 8.2% at the same time period
(NYS Department of Labor, 2010). The change in the number of jobs for various
industries is shown in Table 5 below. The data reported in the table is from the
Hudson Valley Region, which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland,
Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties. Overall, 19,520 jobs, or 1.9%, have
been lost in the Hudson Valley Region since 2008.

Table 5 – Change Observed in Total Amount of Jobs in Various

Industries from 2008 to 2010 Within the Hudson Valley Region
(NYS Department of Labor, 2010)
Industry Change Observed in 2010
Government -1080
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting -200
Education & Health Services +8190
Manufacturing -5160
Trade, Transportation, Utilities, Warehousing -8520
Professional & Business Services -3470
Financial Activities -1490
Information Services -1830
Natural Resources, Mining, Construction -2390
Leisure & Hospitality -170
Real Estate -470
Other Services -200
Self Employed +90
The industry trends illustrated in Table 5 are also true for New York State.
New York has seen 2.7% of all jobs lost overall, and only the education and
health sectors and self employment have increased (NYS Department of Labor,
2010). Working residents of Sullivan County are primarily employed in
government, trade, health care, and hospitality positions. Table 6 shows the
percentages of employment by industry for Sullivan County’s employed
population, based on data from 2009.

Table 6 – Sullivan County Employment by Industry, 2009

Industry Percent Employment
Government 25%
Education & Health Services 21%
Trade, Transportation, Utilities, Warehousing 17%
Leisure & Hospitality 11%
Other Services 8%
Manufacturing 5%
Natural Resources, Mining, Construction 4%
Financial Activities 3%
Professional & Business Services 2%
Real Estate 2%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting 1%
Information Services 1%
Sullivan County typically has above-average employment in government,

health care, and hospitality positions when compared to New York State, and
below average numbers for professional and business services, finance,
information, real estate, and manufacturing. These trends are a reflection of
Sullivan County’s relative lack of private sector industry and historic reliance on
tourism. The County’s Economic Development Strategy, adopted in 1997,
encouraged the development of other service industries, including the
development of manufacturing, agricultural, and other industrial sites. Sullivan
2020 is intended to update and expand upon the 1997 Strategy by incorporating
new trends, like legalized gaming, and new facilities, like the Bethel Woods
Center for the Arts (Sullivan 2020 Volume II, 2005).
The declining economy and rising rate of unemployment in recent years

has placed a significant hardship on many families and households in Sullivan
County. Those individuals that are unemployed take home below average
earnings, compared to New York State overall average earnings. Table 7 shows
the average weekly earnings in 2009 for various employment industries within
Sullivan County.
Table 7 – Sullivan County Average Weekly Earnings by Industry, 2009

Industry Average Weekly Earnings
Financial Activities $1216
Government $912
Information Services $821
Natural Resources, Mining, Construction $758
Education & Health Services $695
Professional & Business Services $627
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting $565
Manufacturing $564
Trade, Transportation, Utilities, Warehousing $529
Other Services $506
Real Estate $449
Leisure & Hospitality $360
Overall Average $681
Table 8 below details other economic characteristics for Sullivan County in

comparison to New York State. The table includes data from the 2000 U.S.
Census and estimated data for 2006-2008. The income of Sullivan County
residents is considerably less than that of New York State, for both individuals
and families. The County also has a greater proportion of individuals below the
poverty line than the State statistics show. Data listed in Table 8 was gathered
from the County population that is 16 years or older.

Table 8 – Economic Characteristics of Sullivan County, 2000 and 2006-2008

(U.S. Census Bureau)
2000 2006-2008
County County
(% of total (% of total
Sullivan pop. over New York Sullivan pop. over New York
County 16 yrs) State County 16 yrs) State
Labor Force 33,330 57.6% 61.1% 36,933 60.2% 63.5%
Travel Time to Work (min) 29.3 - 31.7 26.0 - 31.4
Median Household Income ($) $36,998 - $43,393 $48,873 - $55,401
Median Family Income ($) $43,458 - $51,691 $56,209 - $67,229
Per Capita Income ($) $18,892 - $23,389 $23,073 - $30,804
Families Below Poverty Line 2,143 11.6% 11.5% - 9.8% 10.5%
Individuals Below Poverty Line 11,559 16.3% 14.6% - 15.8% 13.8%
Sullivan County is strategically located since it is within 75 miles of New

York City and also not a far drive from the cities of Albany and Binghamton. This
strategic location is confirmed through an analysis of the commuting patterns of
those that reside in Sullivan County. Table 9 indicates the places of work for
Sullivan County’s residents. Though the vast majority of workers that live within
Sullivan County also work within the County, commuting patterns to nearby
metropolises in other Counties are apparent.
Table 9 – Work Commuting Patterns for Residents of

Sullivan County, 2006-2008
(U.S. Census Bureau)
Percentage of
Working Location Total Working Population
Works Out of State 2.4%
Works in New York State 97.6%
Works in Sullivan County 72.6%
Works in Another County in NYS 25.0%

As indicated, most workers that reside within Sullivan County also work
within the County limits. An analysis of more detailed commuting data shows
that outside of New York State, the next state where the most Sullivan County
residents work is New Jersey. Other states represented in this data include:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana,
Maine, Massachusetts, and Missouri. Aside from Sullivan County, Orange
County has the most Sullivan County resident commuters with well over half of
the “Works in Another County in NYS” commuters. Other Counties within New
York State where Sullivan County residents work include: Albany, Allegany,
Bronx, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Kings, Madison, Nassau, New
York City, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Richmond,
Rockland, Saratoga, Suffolk, Ulster, Washington, Wayne, and Westchester. A
small handful of workers included in the “Works out of State” category are listed
as working in Italy and the United Kingdom.
2.5 Climate
The climate of Sullivan County is of the humid continental type, with warm
summers and cold winters, typical of the interior northeastern United States
(Sustainable Sites Initiative, 2008). Humid continental climates are known for
their variable weather conditions, due to their location between the polar and
tropic air masses (Ritter, 2006). Polar air masses collide with tropical air
masses, causing uplift of the moist tropical air and resulting in precipitation.
Since Sullivan County is far removed from the moderating effects of the ocean,
the climate experiences great swings in seasonal temperature (Ritter, 2006).
Temperatures average 80°F in July with lows of about 10°F in January, and the
year-round average temperature is about 45°F. Rainfall is well distributed
throughout the year and averages 47 inches annually, while annual snowfall

exceeds 70 inches and provides snow cover in the Catskill Mountains for the
majority of winter (Weatherbase, 2010). Upland portions of the Catskills in
northern Sullivan County receive up to 120 inches of snowfall (NYS Climate
Office, 2010). Figures 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9 below illustrate Sullivan County’s climate
compared to the rest of New York State. The location of Sullivan County on
these figures is indicated by the purple star symbol.
Flooding occurs occasionally along the Delaware River and its tributaries,
particularly Callicoon Creek, Willowemoc, and Little Beaverkill. These flooding
events are typically caused by prolonged periods of rainfall or short periods of
heavy rainfall (NYS Climate Office, 2010). Thunderstorms occur about 30 days
per year on average, accompanied by strong winds and lightning strikes, but
extensive damage to property and crops is not common. Tornadoes are
infrequent, with only three or four each year throughout all of New York State.
The freeze-free season between the last spring and first fall freeze is about 100
to 120 days in the Catskills, with longer seasons of 120 to 150 days in the lower
elevations of the County (NYS Climate Office, 2010).

Figure 2.7 – Average Annual Precipitation for New York State

(World Book)
Figure 2.8 – Average January Temperatures for New York State

(World Book)

Figure 2.9 – Average July Temperatures for New York State

(World Book)
2.6 Transportation
The purpose of a transportation network is to move people and/or goods

safely and efficiently. In Sullivan County, roadway, rail, and limited air
transportation options are available. State Route 17 travels through the heart of
Sullivan County, stretching from the northwest corner at the border with
Delaware County to the southeast corner at the border with Orange County.
State Route 17 passes through the following jurisdictions within Sullivan County:
Town of Rockland, Hamlet of Roscoe, Town of Liberty, Village of Liberty, Town of
Bethel, Hamlet of Harris, Town of Thompson, Village of Monticello, Hamlet of
Rock Hill, and Town of Mamakating. This is the main access route to reach
Sullivan County from the north and south, and the main evacuation route to exit
the County in the event of a disaster. State Route 17 is scheduled to become

part of Interstate 86 in the future, as part of a major New York State Department
of Transportation construction project (NYS Department of Transportation, 2010).
Sullivan County contains 9 State Routes (17, 17B, 42, 52, 52A, 55, 55A,
97, and 206). U.S. Route 209 runs in a southerly direction across the southeast
portion of the County; no other Interstate Routes or U.S. Routes are located
within Sullivan County. The County highway system is composed of roughly 140
routes. For the most part, State Routes are maintained by the County and are
also signed with County Routes (Eckers, 1999). Many County Routes overlap
with portions of State Routes. The locations of the major roadways in Sullivan
County are shown on Figure 2.10.


The Sullivan County Division of Public Works (DPW) maintains more than
400 miles of County roads and more than 100 bridges and is responsible for
snow removal, maintaining County buildings and parks, and maintaining the
County’s vehicle fleet. The DPW also operates the Sullivan County Sanitary
Landfill and transfer stations, as well as the Sullivan County International Airport.
According to Sullivan County Legislative Chairman Jonathan F. Rouis’ 2010
State of the County Address, the County currently has joint purchasing and
equipment sharing programs in place with other levels of government (such as
local and state highway departments). In 2010, the County plans to review the
structure and services of the DPW, in order to identify areas where shared
services could be added or increased (Rouis, 2010). The DPW has maintenance
facilities in the Hamlets of Maplewood and Barryville, as well as storm stations in
Livingston Manor, Callicoon, Liberty, Wurtsboro, and Kenoza Lake.
Only one active railroad remains in Sullivan County. The Norfolk Southern
Railway Company operates a freight-only line that runs along the western
boundary of Sullivan County, parallel to the Delaware River. The remaining
historic railroad segments have been abandoned and the tracks removed.
Figured 2.11 depicts Sullivan County’s rail system and the status of all railroad
tracks in the County.


Air transportation within Sullivan County is limited. There are 8 airports,

including the Sullivan County International Airport, which is the only publicly
owned airport in the County (Global Aviation Navigator, 2010). The Monticello
Airport, which was a privately-owned airport for public use, was decommissioned
in 2006. Table 10 details the active airport facilities, and Figure 2.12 depicts the
locations of airport facilities within the County.
Table 10 – Airport Facilities Located Within Sullivan County

(Global Aviation Navigator, Inc.)
ICAO IATA
Name Location ID No.* ID No.* Ownership Runway(s)
Community General Hospital
Town of Thompson 3NK1 3NK1 Private 1 (asphalt)
Airport
Hilltop Airport Town of Thompson NY30 NY30 Private 1 (asphalt)
James Carl Memorial Airport Town of Rockland 8NY1 8NY1 Private 1 (asphalt)
Skytop Airport Town of Fremont NY03 NY03 Private 1 (turf)
Sullivan County International
Town of Bethel KMSV MSV Public 1 (asphalt)
Airport
Tetz Landing Airport Town of Mamakating NK23 NK23 Private 1 (concrete)
Wurtsboro-Sullivan County 4 (1 asphalt,
Town of Mamakating N82 N82 Private
Airport 3 turf)
Wyde Airport Town of Thompson NY14 NY14 Private 1 (asphalt)
*ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization

*IATA = International Air Transport Association


The Sullivan County International Airport is owned by Sullivan County and

operated by the County Division of Public Works. The airport was originally built
in the late 1960s to serve the Catskill region and is now capable of handling
small general aviation aircraft, as well as larger business jets (Sullivan County
Division of Public Works, 2010). The airport includes one asphalt runway 6,300
ft by 100 ft, taxiways, eight hangars, and approximately 600 acres of land. The
airport also hosts an 8,000 square foot terminal, restaurant, flight school, fueling
facility, and aircraft maintenance and repair facility. Figure 2.13 depicts an aerial
image of the Sullivan County International Airport.
Figure 2.13 – Aerial Image of the Sullivan County International Airport

(Sullivan County Division of Public Works, 2010)

2.7 Populations
According to the U.S. Census, the population of Sullivan County was

73,966 in 2000, reflecting a growth of 4,689 people in comparison to the 1990
U.S. Census (U.S. Census Bureau, 2008). The U.S. Census population
estimate for 2008 is 76,189, reflecting steady growth within the County.
According to Sullivan 2020, current population forecasts for the County indicate
that the County could reach 100,000 residents by the year 2020 (Sullivan 2020
Volume II, 2005). Table 11 provides population data for the County and its
Towns from the 2000 U.S. Census, as well as annual estimates through 2008.
Table 11 – Sullivan County Population Data

(U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)
Jurisdiction 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Sullivan County 76,173 76,418 75,911 75,539 75,299 74,722 74,026 73,980 73,966
Town of Bethel 4,543 4,537 4,478 4,455 4,431 4,402 4,368 4,347 4,362
Town of Callicoon 3,116 3,088 3,085 3,096 3,102 3,085 3,064 3,054 3,052
Town of Cochecton 1,335 1,353 1,351 1,359 1,360 1,350 1,337 1,330 1,328
Town of Delaware 2,799 2,821 8,821 2,817 2,815 2,795 2,764 2,747 2,719
Town of Fallsburg 13,366 13,290 13,017 12,813 12,632 12,574 12,439 12,486 12,234
Town of Forestburgh 871 882 865 851 836 826 824 826 833
Town of Fremont 1,338 1,356 1,354 1,374 1,379 1,374 1,373 1,377 1,391
Town of Highland 2,495 2,499 2,490 2,481 2,469 2,447 2,420 2,406 2,404
Town of Liberty 9,394 9,441 9,447 9,442 9,517 9,522 9,519 9,541 9,632
Town of Lumberland 2,076 2,084 2,061 2,030 1,993 1,957 1,932 1,922 1,939
Town of Mamakating 11,403 11,462 11,332 11,315 11,277 11,182 11,010 10,983 11,002
Town of Neversink 3,541 3,565 3,565 3,584 3,599 3,589 3,549 3,544 3,553
Town of Rockland 3,859 3,888 3,900 3,926 3,942 3,928 3,902 3,895 3,913
Town of Thompson 14,589 14,681 14,651 14,527 14,497 14,254 14,104 14,109 14,189
Town of Tusten 1,464 1,471 1,464 1,469 1,450 1,437 1,421 1,413 1,415

As shown in Table 11, most of the large communities in Sullivan County

have experienced population growth, while the smaller towns have stagnated or
even declined in total population estimates. Overall growth within the County is
limited, but steady. The Towns of Fremont, Liberty, Neversink, and Rockland
experienced declines in population over the course of the last decade.
Figure 2.14 depicts population density within Sullivan County by census

block group. The Hamlets of Woodbourne and South Fallsburg in the Town of
Fallsburg have the greatest population density. Other areas of high population
density include the Towns of Lumberland, Highland, Tusten, Cochecton,
Thompson, and Fremont, as well as portions of the Towns of Delaware and
Callicoon. The Villages of Liberty and Monticello also have high population
densities.

Figure 2.14 – Population Density of Sullivan County by Census Block

(Sullivan County Databook, 2002)

The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2006-2008 population estimates indicate that

the total population of Sullivan County was 76,173, with 38,668 males (50.8%)
and 37,505 females (49.2%). The median age for the County’s population is
39.7 years; 4,373 people were estimated to be under 5 years (5.7%), 58,899 18
years or older (77.3%), and 10,846 over the age of 65 (14.2%). Overall, Sullivan
County’s population is older than that of the New York State’s, and the County’s
ratio of males to females is also higher than that of the state distribution.
The 2006-2008 population estimates indicate that 83.5% of Sullivan

County’s population was White, 8.5% of the population was Black or African
American, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.4% some
other race, and 2.7% two or more races. In addition, 11.6% of Sullivan County
residents reported themselves as being Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
2.8 Critical Community Facilities
The critical facilities within Sullivan County were identified by

representatives of each jurisdiction, as well as by County representatives. Many
of the critical facilities identified for each participating jurisdiction are clustered
around Villages and Hamlets within the County. A listing of the identified critical
facilities and their specific locations within each participating jurisdiction are
included in Appendix C. These tables have been updated and revised since the
2005 Plan. Within most jurisdictions, additional facilities were added as being
critical to the surrounding community.

2.8.1 Education
There are eight (8) public school districts located within Sullivan
County. These districts and the schools they encompass are detailed in
Table 12 and mapped on Figure 2.15. Small portions of Sullivan County
are also included in the following four (4) districts located in surrounding
Ulster, Orange, and Delaware Counties: Pine Bush, Ellenville, Minisink
Valley, and Port Jervis.
Table 12 – Public School Districts Within Sullivan County

Eldred School District
Eldred Central School 600 Route 5, PO Box 249, Eldred, NY 12732
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary 1045 Proctor Road, PO Box 249,
School Glen Spey, NY 12737
Fallsburg Central School District
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School 15 Old Falls Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733
Fallsburg Junior-Senior High School 115 Brickman Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733
Liberty Central School District
District Office 115 Buckley Street, Liberty, NY 12754-1601
Liberty High School 125 Buckley Street, Liberty, NY 12754-1601
Liberty Middle School 145 Buckley Street, Liberty, NY 12754-1601
Liberty Elementary School 201 North Main Street, Liberty, NY 12754-1828
White Sulphur Springs Elementary School 32 School House Road,
White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787-0156
Livingston Manor Central School District
Livingston Manor Central School 19 School Street, Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Monticello Central School District
Monticello High School 39 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701
Robert J. Kaiser Middle School 39 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701
Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School 9 Patricia Lane, Monticello, NY 12701
George L. Cooke Elementary School Franklin Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701
Emma C. Chase Elementary School 50 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wurtsboro, NY 12790
Roscoe Central School District
Roscoe Central School 6 Academy Street, Roscoe, NY 12776

Table 12 – Public School Districts Within Sullivan County

Sullivan West School District*
Delaware Valley Campus 6240 Route 97, Callicoon, NY 12723
Jeffersonville-Youngsville Campus Box 308 Schoolhouse Road,
Jeffersonville, NY 12752
Lake Huntington Campus PO Box 6604, Lake Huntington, NY 12752
Narrowsburg Campus 5 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Tri-Valley Central School
Tri-Valley Central School Route 55, Grahamsville, NY 12740
*In 1999, Delaware Valley, Jeffersonville-Youngsville, and Narrowsburg School Districts were combined
to form the Sullivan West School District.
In addition to the public schools recognized above, Sullivan County

also offers a Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
educational alternative. The main campus of the Sullivan County BOCES
is located at 19 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754-2908. Another
alternative to public high school is the Youngsville School for Alternative
Education, located on North Road, Youngsville, NY 12791.
The only college campus located in Sullivan County belongs to

Sullivan County Community College (SUNY Sullivan). This is a small two-
year community college that is part of the State University of New York
(SUNY) system. As of fall 2009, 1,735 students were enrolled (1,113 full-
time and 622 part-time) at the 405-acre college campus. Two-thirds of the
fall 2009 student enrollment were residents of Sullivan County. The
SUNY Sullivan campus is located at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake,
NY 12759.
All of the school districts located within Sullivan County are

depicted on Figure 2.15.

Figure 2.15 Mapped School Districts within Sullivan County

2.8.2 Medical Facilities and Ambulance Response
There are two facilities associated with the Catskill Regional

Medical Center (CRMC) located within Sullivan County. One is the
medical center located at 68 Harris-Bushville Road, Harris, NY 12742 and
the other is the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Division, located at 8881
Route 97, Callicoon, NY 12723. CRMC is an affiliated member of the
Greater Hudson Valley Health System. CRMC’s main facility in Harris has
228 beds and 64 skilled nursing care beds. The CRMC’s Grover M.
Hermann Division in Callicoon is a 25 bed facility with 10 beds that can be
used as either acute care or skilled nursing care. The Grover M. Hermann
Hospital primarily serves patients from Sullivan County, while also
supporting residents of nearby communities in Delaware County, eastern
Wayne County, Pennsylvania and the New York City area.
Eighteen (18) ambulance corps’ are located within Sullivan County.

These response facilities include: American Legion Ambulance Corps,
Bethel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Town of Cochecton Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Grahamsville First Aid Squad, Catskill Hatzalah,
Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Squad, Town of Liberty Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Volunteer Ambulance Corps of Livingston Manor,
Lumberland Fire Department Ambulance Corps, Mamakating First Aid
Squad, Mobile Medic, Mountaindale Fire Department First Aid Squad,
Neversink Fire Department Ambulance Auxiliary, Rock Hill Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Roscoe/Rockland Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Town
of Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Upper Delaware Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, and Woodbourne Fire Department First Aid Squad.

2.8.3 Fire Departments
There are 39 fire departments recognized within Sullivan County.

Basically, every jurisdiction within the County has multiple departments
because almost every Hamlet has its own fire department, most of which
are volunteer-based. A listing of the 39 fire departments within Sullivan
County includes:
• Beaverkill Valley Fire Department

• Bloomingburg Fire Company #1
• Callicoon Volunteer Fire Department
• Callicoon Center Volunteer Fire Company
• Fallsburg Fire Department
• Forestburgh Fire Company #1
• Grahamsville Fire Department
• Hankins-Fremont Center Fire Department
• Highland Lake Volunteer Fire Company
• Hortonville Volunteer Fire Company
• Hurleyville Fire Department
• Jeffersonville Fire Department
• Kauneonga Lake Fire Department
• Kenoza Lake Fire Department
• Lake Huntington Fire Department
• Lava Fire Department
• Liberty Fire Department
• Livingston Manor Fire Department
• Loch Sheldrake Fire Company #1
• Long Eddy Fire Department

• Lumberland Fire Company

• Mountaindale Fire Department
• Monticello Fire Department
• Narrowsburg Fire Department, Inc.
• Neversink Fire Department
• North Branch Fire Department
• Rock Hill Fire Department
• Roscoe/Rockland Fire Department
• Smallwood-Mongaup Valley Fire Company
• Summitville Fire Company #1
• Swan Lake Fire Department
• Westbrook Fire Company
• White Lake Fire Department
• White Sulphur Springs Fire Department
• Woodbourne Fire Department
• Woodridge Fire Department
• Wurtsboro Fire Department
• Youngsville Fire Department
• Yulan Fire Department
2.9 Sullivan County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland

Security
According to the County’s Draft Strategic Plan 2010-2012, the mission of

the Office of Emergency Management is to act as the lead agency for organized
response of County resources and to assist all residents and visitors during
natural or manmade disasters and incidents that involve Homeland Security.
The Office of Emergency Management will also act as the liaison agency for

county government, local organizations, the New York State Office of Emergency
Management, and any federal agency that may assist the County during an
emergency incident. The Office of Emergency Management is located at the
Sullivan County Government Center at 100 North Street in the Village of
Monticello.
The Sullivan County Emergency Management Plan is the core document

detailing how the Office of Emergency Management will function. The
Emergency Management Plan was developed by the Sullivan County Emergency
Management Planning Committee/Local Emergency Planning Committee
(SCEMP/LEPC). The SCEMP/LEPC membership is comprised of the leadership
of the towns and villages, as well as other public officials within the County, State
officials, and representatives from private entities. Members from outside
Sullivan County include the State Department of Health, State Police, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Catskill Regional Hospital, New York State Emergency
Management Office, American Red Cross, and National Park Service. The
SCEMP/LEPC members provide input to the County’s emergency response
planning and coordinate the numerous agencies involved in emergency
response. Current members of the SCEMP/LEPC Committees are included in
Table 13.
Table 13 – SCEMP/LEPC Members

Jurisdiction/Agency/Stakeholder
Name Title/Role Represented
Michael Bastone Fire Hazmat Coordinator Sullivan County Bureau of Fire
Rolland Bojo Emergency Preparedness Catskill Regional Medical Center
Capt. James Boylan Zone Commander New York State Police
Chief John Cavello Chief Of Police Fallsburg Police Department
Troop "F" Emergency Management
Sgt. Kevin Cunningham New York State Police
Office
Mark Ferrari Director NYS SEMO-Region II

Table 13 – SCEMP/LEPC Members

Jurisdiction/Agency/Stakeholder
Name Title/Role Represented
David Forney Chief Resource management National Park Service
BJ Gettel Secretary Sullivan County Bureau of Fire
Robert Imbornoni Deputy Response Officer American Red Cross
Mark Knudsen Director NYS Department of Health
Michael LaFountain Health, Safety & Risk Management Sullivan County BOCES
Lynda Levine Commissioner, Real Property Sullivan County Government Center
Lt. Deming Lindsley Lieutenant NYS EnCon Police
Helena Manzine General Manager Watermark Communications
Richard Martinkovic Emergency Manager Sullivan County Government Center
Ed McAndrew Deputy Commissioner SC Division of Public Works
Nancy McGraw Public Health Nursing
Alex Rau 911 Coordinator Sullivan County Government Center
Ceasar Rivera Director of Response American Red Cross
Demaris Rundle Coordinator of Response American Red Cross
Sheriff Michael Schiff Sheriff Sullivan County Sheriff Dept.
Dean Smith Director NYS Dept of Transportation
Greg Tavormina Public Works Town Of Fallsburg
Robert Trotta Commissioner, Division of Public Works Sullivan County Government Center
Kevin Waldron Emergency Preparedness O & R Utilities
Joe Walsh Director Cornell Cooperative Extension
Jill Weyer Div of Planning & Environ Management Sullivan County Government
James Willis Chief Of Police NYS&W Railway
The Office of Emergency Management provides planning and training

resources, response and warning coordination, and information distribution for
the local governments within Sullivan County. The Office coordinates plans for
emergency response, including county-wide and local comprehensive
emergency management and hazard mitigation plans. The plans in development
include local plans to address the first 72 hours of an incident with local
resources, followed by assistance from the County and ultimately assistance
from New York State as required.

2.10 NY-Alert
NY-Alert is an all hazards alert and notification system that provides

residents with information concerning various risks and threats that they may
have to face. NY-Alert contains critical emergency related information developed
in real-time by emergency service providers. This information is posted on the
NY-Alert website and is also distributed through various communication systems
such as email, phone, news media, etc., to those who sign-up to receive these
updates. Sullivan County utilizes the NY-Alert program to disseminate important
messages to County residents (NY-Alert, 2010).
2.11 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides guidance to

public, private, and government agencies, departments, and individuals to
prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of
hazard incidents, with the end result of reducing the loss of life and property and
minimizing harm to the environment. Individuals involved in emergency
response and management are required to have NIMS training. This
requirement provides a common standard for overall incident management and
aims to improve coordination and cooperation among private and public entities.
All the municipalities within Sullivan County follow NIMS and comply with the
guidance of this system before, during, and after the occurrence of hazard
events.

3.0 Planning Process
The planning process generally followed for the development of the Sullivan
County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan and 2010 Update is consistent with the
guidelines provided in the State and Local Mitigation Planning, how-to guides (FEMA
Report 386-2) and the Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance (FEMA, July 1,
2008). These documents provide a step-by-step logical procedure for identifying
hazards, profiling hazard events, creating an inventory of assets and estimating losses.
Through the use of these documents, participating jurisdictions were better able to
organize resources, assess risks, develop recommendations for pre-disaster mitigation
measures, and also make recommendations for implementing the plan.
Also key to the development of a Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan was

the review of previous work which was completed by the County. In particular, the
County’s Comprehensive Emergency Plan, Sullivan County’s Sullivan 2020 Toolbox
Volume II, and the County of Sullivan Draft Strategic Plan 2010-2012 were reviewed to
determine what aspects of these resources might be applicable to the County’s Hazard
Mitigation Plan and the 2010 Update. The County’s Comprehensive Emergency Plan
was prepared by the Sullivan County Emergency Management Committee/Local
Emergency Planning Committee (SCEMP/LEPC).
The County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan contains the results

of the hazard analysis which was performed by the Committee with the assistance of
NYSEMO. This analysis utilized the State’s HAZNY program, which is an automated
interactive risk assessment tool that enables the quantitative assessment of risks. The
HAZNY program facilitated the ranking of natural and man-made risks based upon the
consideration of (1) the extent of areas impacted, (2) cascade effects, (3) frequency of
occurrence, (4) amount of advance warning, (5) degree of impact, and (6) duration of

events. The HAZNY program was a precursor to the currently used HIRA-NY risk
assessment program. The 2010 HIRA-NY risk assessment completed by the County
was used as a tool by the Towns and Villages to assist them in identifying and
prioritizing hazard risks on a local level, specific to their communities.
Another important component of the planning process was the solicitation of

ideas from the public and from other agencies. To this end, several public meetings
were held during the 2005 Hazard Mitigation Planning process in which the public and
other agency members were invited to participate. Efforts were also made during the
HMP Update process to include the public, including the transmission of a Hazard
Mitigation Questionnaire.
3.1 Steering Committee Members
The Sullivan County 2005 All Hazard/Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan was

developed by the County of Sullivan and the Towns & Villages located within the
County, with input from the public. A similar process was followed to complete
the requisite 5-year plan Update in 2010. The Plan Update Steering Committee
consists of members of the SCEMP and LEPC Committees. These members
are provided in Table 13.
Over the past five years, there have been changes regarding
representatives of participating jurisdictions and other County and stakeholder
participants. Table 14 lists the mitigation planning contributors have that
participated in the 2010 HMP Update process for Sullivan County. The
information and knowledge that all members have provided has been
instrumental in creating a well-rounded plan that accurately represents Sullivan
County.

Table 14 – Hazard Mitigation Planning Representatives and

Participants
Name Title/Role
Sullivan County
David Fanslau County Manager
Ed McAndrew Deputy Commissioner Division of Public Works
Joshua Potosek Commissioner of Management and Budget
Luiz Aragon Planning & Environ. Management Commissioner
Jill Weyer Assistant Planning Commissioner
Jennifer Mall Jr. Planner/Environmental Specialist
Richard Martinkovic Commissioner of Public Safety
Robert Meyer Public Works Commissioner
Robert Trotta Public Works, Bridge Engineer
Michael Schiff County Sheriff
Eric Chaboty County Undersheriff
Sullivan County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Brian Brustman Sullivan County SWCD
John Kilne Sullivan County SWCD
Town of Bethel
Lynden Lilley Highway Superintendent
Bette Jean Gettel Code Enforcement Officer
Village of Bloomingburg
Mark Berentsen Village Mayor
Town of Callicoon
Tom Bose Town Supervisor
Kris Scullion Highway Superintendent
Gregg Semenetz Deputy Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Cochecton
Gary Maas Town Supervisor
Brian DuBois Highway Superintendent
Gregg Semenetz Code Enforcement Officer
Edwin Grund Town Council Member
Town of Delaware
Jim Scheutzow Town Supervisor
Kara McElroy Grants Administrator
Howard Fuchs Code Enforcement Officer


Participants
Name Title/Role
Town of Fallsburg
William Jakaitis Highway Superintendent
Allen Frishman Code Enforcement Officer
Greg Tavormina Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
Town of Forestburgh
James Galligan Town Supervisor
Daniel Hogue, Jr. Highway Superintendent
Town of Fremont
James Greier Town Supervisor
Robert Theodore Emergency Management Coordinator
Village of Jeffersonville
Edward Justus Village Mayor
Daniel Hendrickson Highway Superintendent
Colleen Freitas Village Clerk
Town of Highland
Scott Hallock Town Council
Doreen Hanson Town Clerk
Keith Blaut Yulan Fire Chief
Norm Sutherland Highway Superintendent
Charlie Hallock Highland Lake Fire Chief
Town of Liberty
John Schmidt Town Supervisor
Mark Van Etten Code Enforcement Officer
John Lennon Highway Department
Village of Liberty
Richard Winters Village Mayor
Peter Parks Highway Superintendent
Pam Winters Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Lumberland
Nadia Rajsz Town Supervisor
Charles Hallock, Jr. Highway Superintendent
Dave Kuebler Code Enforcement Officer
Jay Shafer Town Council Member
Joe Carr Town Council Member


Participants
Name Title/Role
Town of Mamakating
Harold Baird Town Supervisor
Richard Johnson, Jr. Highway Superintendent
JoAnn Salamone Deputy Highway Superintendent
James Steinberg DPW Director
Village of Monticello
Gordon Jenkins Village Mayor
Stanley Calhoun Highway Superintendent
Sue Flora Code Enforcement Officer
James Steinberg DPW Director
Bill Masters DPW Foreman
Walter Fedun Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Neversink
Greg Goldstein Town Supervisor
Preston Kelly Highway Superintendent
John Perrella Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Rockland
Ed Weitman Town Supervisor
Theodore Hartling Highway Superintendent
Charles Irace Code Enforcement Officer
Robert Eggleton Town Councilman
Chris Teimpidis Fire Chief
Town of Thompson
Thomas Brawley Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector
William Culligan Water/Sewer Department
Richard McGoey, P.E. Town Engineer
Town of Tusten
Margaret Harrison Town Supervisor
George Kinch Highway Superintendent
David Sparling Code Enforcement Officer
George Strumpfler Assistant Fire Chief, Lava FD
Dave Casey Assistant Chief, Narrowsville FD
Jocelyn Strumpfler Assistant Building Inspector


Participants
Name Title/Role
Village of Woodridge
Allen Frishman Code Enforcement Officer
Village of Wurtsboro
Barbara Semonite Village Trustee
Information and data from multiple outside and County agencies was
obtained and used in the completion of the County’s original Hazard Mitigation
Plan and the 2010 Plan Update. Many of the following agencies were also
involved in the public review process of one or both documents:
• Sullivan County Emergency Management Planning Committee

(SCEMP)
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
• American Red Cross
• Catskill Regional Medical Center
• Catskill Mountainkeeper
• Catskill Watershed Corporation
• Center for Discovery
• Delaware River Basin Commission
• Delaware Riverkeeper
• Friends of the Shawangunks
• Frost Valley YMCA
• New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP)
• Salvation Army
• Sullivan County BOCES
• Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development

• Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)

• Trout Unlimited
• Upper Delaware Council
• Alliance Energy
• Central Hudson
• New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG)
• Orange and Rockland Utilities
• Frontier Communications
• Verizon Communications
• WJFF – Radio Catskill
• WSUL – FM Radio Station
• Thunder 102 (WDNB)
• Sullivan County Democrat
• The River Reporter
• Times-Herald Record
The SCEMP/LEPC is a County Committee made up of County, State, and

Private sector committee members inclusive of representatives from NY State
Emergency Management Office. Several meetings were held with this
committee to obtain assistance and multi-jurisdictional input during the
preparation of the 2005 plan. A list of the SCEMP committee members that
participated in providing input to the original Sullivan County HMP is provided as
follows:
Representative, 98th District Assemblyman ...... District Liaison

WVOS Radio Station ....................................... General Manager
New York State Department of Health .............. District Director
New York State Police ...................................... Com. Vehicle Enforcement
Unit

S. C. Division of Public Safety ......................... Commissioner

S. C. Cornell Cooperative Extension ................ Executive Director
Sullivan County Bureau of Fire ......................... Secretary
Catskill Regional Hospital ................................. Director of Facilities
Management
Sullivan County Sheriff Department ................. Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff
New York State SEMO-Region II ...................... Regional Coordinator
Sullivan County EMS ........................................ Coordinator
Sullivan County 911 Center .............................. 911 Coordinator
New York State Department of Health .............. Hazmat Representative
New York State Encon Police ........................... Representative
American Red Cross ......................................... Director
National Park Service ....................................... Chief Resource
Management
S.C. Department of Public Health ..................... Director
Town of Fallsburg ............................................. Public Works; Engineering
Department
Sullivan County Division of Public Works.......... Engineering Department
BOCES, Health, Safety, & Risk Management .. Representative
Town of Liberty ................................................. Supervisor
The SCEMP/LEPC was revamped in anticipation of the 2010 HMP

Update. Current members of this committee are included in Section 2.9.
3.2 Plan Update Timeline of Events
The progression of events and tasks completed to update the Sullivan

County HMP follows the guidelines for plan maintenance that were included in
the 2005 Plan (Section 4). The following timeline of events illustrates the tasks
that have been initiated and completed in association with Sullivan County’s

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. This timeline includes individual meetings that
Glenn Gidaly (Barton & Loguidice, PC) held with each participating jurisdiction.
The purpose of these conferences was to discuss specific hazards that affected
each jurisdiction and revise the information for each jurisdiction that was included
in the County’s 2005 HMP. The HMP Plan Update process timeline is as follows:
• December 2009: Meeting with SCEMP/LEPC to inform of process.
• January 26, 2010: Letters sent to all Town Supervisors and Village
Mayors, Town and Village code enforcement officers, building
inspectors, and highway superintendents, and County officials,
inviting them to attend the plan update kick-off meeting on
February 3, 2010
• February 2, 2010: Email reminder to same individuals above

about meeting
• February 3, 2010: Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Kick-off Meeting (meeting agenda provided in Appendix D)
Participants and Affiliations:
• Luiz Aragon (County Planning)

• Tom Bose (Town of Callicoon)
• Thomas Brawley (Town of Thompson)
• William Culligan (Town of Thompson)
• Sue Flora (Village of Monticello)
• Allen Frishman (Town of Fallsburg, Village of
Woodridge)
• Howard Fuchs (Town of Delaware)
• James Galligan (Town of Forestburgh)
• BJ Gettel (Town of Bethel)

• James Greier (Town of Fremont)

• Margaret Harrison (Town of Tusten)
• Daniel Hogue, Jr. (Town of Forestburgh)
• William Jakaitis (Town of Fallsburg)
• Gordon Jenkins (Village of Monticello)
• Richard Johnson, Jr. (Town of Mamakating)
• Preston Kelly (Town of Neversink)
• Jennifer Mall (County Planning)
• Richard Martinkovic (County Emergency Mgmt, Public
Safety, & Fire)
• Pete Parks (Village of Liberty)
• John Perrella (Town of Neversink)
• Nadia Rajsz (Town of Lumberland)
• Jim Scheutzow (Town of Delaware)
• Kristofer Scullion (Town of Callicoon)
• Gregg Semenetz (Town of Cochecton)
• David Sparling (Town of Tusten)
• Robert Trotta (County DPW)
• Mark VanEtten (Town of Liberty)
• Richard Winters (Village of Liberty)
• James Steinberg (Village of Monticello)
• Walter Fedun (Village of Monticello)
• Ed McAndrew (County Deputy Commissioner)
• February 4, 2010: Email to Steering Committee members,

including link to 2005 plan location

• February 8, 2010: Letter inviting Supervisors, Mayors, and County

officials to February 17, 2010 meeting – letter also informed them of
where to locate the 2005 plan on the County website
• February 17, 2010: Steering Committee Meeting (meeting minutes

included in Appendix D)

• Allen Frishman (Town of Fallsburg, Village of
Woodridge)
• Bette Jean Gettel (Town of Bethel)
• Ted Hartling (Town of Rockland)
• Kara McElroy (Town of Delaware)
• Nadia Rajsz (Town of Lumberland)
• Kris Scullion (Town of Callicoon)
• Bob Theodore (Town of Fremont)
• Pam Winters (Village of Liberty)
• Bob Trotta (County Dept. Public Works)
• Dick Martinkovic (County Emerg. Mgmt., Public
Safety Commissioner)
• Mark Van Etten (Town of Liberty)
• Glenn Gidaly (Barton & Loguidice, PC)
• February 18, 2010: Email to Town and Village officials asking them
to distribute the Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Questionnaire
• February 18, 2010: Questionnaire was forwarded via email to all

fire chiefs, EMS captains, police, and other emergency responder
agencies in the County

• March 1, 2010: Email to Steering Committee members, including

copy of Feb. 17th meeting minutes
• March 5, 2010: Those officials without email addresses received

faxed copies of information from March 1st
• March 9, 2010: Steering Committee Meeting/County HIRA-NY

Assessment (meeting minutes included in Appendix D)

• Ted Hartling (Town of Rockland)
• Kara McElroy (Town of Delaware)
• Bob Theodore (Town of Fremont)
• Pam Winters (Village of Liberty)
• Charlie Hallock (Town of Lumberland)
• Daniel Hendrickson (Village of Jeffersonville)
• Dave Kuebler (Town of Lumberland)
• Gregg Semenetz (Town of Cochecton)
• Charles Fallon (Town of Lumberland)
• Bob Trotta (County Dept. Public Works)
• Dick Martinkovic (County Emerg. Mgmt., Public
Safety Commissioner)
• Glenn Gidaly (Barton & Loguidice, PC)
• March 11, 2010: Presentation about plan update to Sullivan County

Legislature’s Planning, Environmental Management and Real
Property Committee

• April 16, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Town of

Tusten

Callicoon

Delaware
• April 22, 2010: B&L meetings with representatives from Town of

Liberty, Village of Liberty, and Town of Rockland
• April 27, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Sullivan

County Soil & Water Conservation District
• April 28, 2010: B&L meetings with representatives from Town of

Lumberland and Town of Cochecton
• April 30, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Village of

Monticello
• May 3, 2010: B&L meetings with representatives from Town of

Thompson, Town of Forestburgh, and Town of Bethel
• May 5, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Town of

Fremont
• May 6, 2010: B&L meetings with representatives from Town of

Fallsburg and Village of Woodridge

Neversink
• May 10, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Village of

Wurtsboro

• May 19, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Village of

Jeffersonville

Mamakating
• June 2, 2010: Emails or letters to all hazard mitigation members

sending the County’s HIRA-NY report and notes from the March 9th
meeting
• June 24, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Village of

Bloomingburg
• August 3, 2010: B&L meeting with representatives from Town of

Highland
3.3 Public Participation
3.3.1 Sullivan County All Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (2005)
During the 2004/2005 Sullivan County Mitigation Planning process,

public involvement was included at two levels. At the local level, each
participating Town and Village held board meetings which were open to
the public, in order to discuss the development of the All Hazard/Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Plan. These board meetings allowed the public to
obtain information about the planning process, discuss hazards, risks, and
critical facilities, discuss the rankings of different hazards, and provide
comments on potential mitigation goals for the plan.
The second level of public involvement for the County HMP was
provided through three (3) formal public meetings, held at the County’s

Government Center. The first meeting was held at the start of the
planning process in order to acquaint the public and committee members
with the planning process, project objectives, and goals of the All
Hazard/Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. This meeting also served to obtain
initial public comments and to answer questions. The second meeting
was held to obtain public comment and input with respect to: (1) the
ranking of risks for each individual Town and Village; (2) obtain comment
on geographic areas subject to the impacts of hazards and to obtain public
information regarding the severity of such; and (3) obtain public input
regarding the identification of critical facilities. The third public meeting
was held at the end of the planning process in order to receive public
comment and input on the Draft All Hazard/Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan.
3.3.2 Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

(2010)
For the 2010 HMP Update, there are two (2) avenues through
which public comment and opinion will be collected and reviewed for
incorporation into the revised document.
During the February 17, 2010 Steering Committee Meeting,

Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Questionnaires were distributed. This
questionnaire was designed to gather the public’s perceptions of hazard
mitigation, figure out where they obtain their information related to hazard
events and pre-disaster mitigation actions, and collect comments
regarding their personal experiences with historic hazard events. Copies
of this questionnaire were left at the Town and Village Halls, emailed to
committee members for easy distribution to planning and zoning board

members, posted on municipal websites, and handed out at the Sullivan

Renaissance Winter Expo. Ninety-eight (98) completed questionnaires
were received either electronically or in hard copy form. The results of the
completed questionnaires were tabulated by jurisdiction; these tables are
included in Appendix E, along with a blank copy of the questionnaire for
reference. The geographic distribution of completed surveys is included in
Table 15.
Table 15 – Total Completed Surveys

Based on Zip Code
Total No. of
Jurisdiction Surveys Completed
Barryville 1
Bethel 2
Bloomingburg 1
Callicoon 7
Callicoon Center 3
Fallsburg 1
Ferndale 1
Fremont 2
Glen Spey 2
Grahamsville 6
Highland Lake 2
Hortonville 3
Hurleyville 1
Jeffersonville 6
Kauneonga Lake 1
Kiamesha Lake 1
Liberty 13
Livingston Manor 3
Monticello 6
Mountaindale 1
Narrowsburg 3
Neversink 1

Table 15 – Total Completed Surveys

Based on Zip Code
Total No. of
Jurisdiction Surveys Completed
Parkville 1
Rock Hill 5
Roscoe 1
Smallwood 2
Swan Lake 2
White Lake 6
White Sulphur Springs 4
Woodbourne 2
Woodridge 1
Wurtsboro 2
Youngsville 5
In addition to the public comments and data collected as part of the

questionnaire effort, a public meeting will be scheduled in August 2010 to discuss
the Draft Sullivan County HMP Update. The public will be invited to review the
draft document and provide comments and input during the public meeting. This
meeting will also provide a favorable forum in which to answer any questions
about the planning process or hazard mitigation in general that the public may
have.
3.4 Coordination with Agencies
County, regional, state, and federal agencies were consulted for relevant
information and recommendations with regard to the Sullivan County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update planning effort. The contributions from agencies and
organizations that supported the update planning process are briefly summarized
below:

FEMA: Involved in the review of the Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdictional

Hazard Mitigation Plan. Also attained information through their website.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): Attended planning

meetings, reviewed minutes, provided recommendations, and answered
numerous hazard questions.
NOAA: Accessed information available from NOAA with respect to

weather through their online website (National Climatic Data Center).
NYSEMO: Region representative attended planning meetings, provided

guidance as needed, and is involved in the review of the 2010 Plan
Update.
Sullivan County Division of Public Works: Attended hazard meetings

and provided information on County transportation mitigation actions.
Also provided plan update assistance and insight.
Sullivan County Planning Department: Head of the 2010 Plan Update

effort. Scheduled and sponsored meetings with Steering Committee and
public. Planned County 2010 HIRA-NY event. Provided numerous
amounts of data.
Sullivan County Soil and Water Conservation District: Provided

information and answered questions. Attended meetings to provide
detailed information on hazard events and mitigation actions.

4.0 Risk Assessment
The risk assessment process is made up of:
• Identifying Hazards
• Profiling Hazard Events
• Assessing Vulnerability:
o identifying assets
o estimating potential losses
o analyzing development trends
4.1 HIRA-NY Program
Sullivan County is vulnerable to numerous natural, human-caused, and

technological hazards. Potential hazards were ranked using the HIRA-NY
automated program. The selections made in HIRA-NY are based on information
entered into preformatted Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. In order to complete
this risk assessment process, consideration was given to details like location or
geographic area that could be affected, extent or magnitude of each hazard,
records of previous occurrences, and probability of future occurrences. Within
HIRA-NY, there are five (5) factor areas where the answers provided during the
risk assessment directly impact the ultimate hazard ranking of each hazard.
These five factor areas are detailed below.
Scope
This factor looks at two aspects of hazard scope: what area or areas in
your jurisdiction could be impacted by the hazard and what are the chances of
the hazard triggering another hazard causing a cascade effect. A cascade effect

is when the onset of one hazard triggers the effects of another, or multiple,
hazard(s). Once the potential area of impact is determined, one of the following
options is selected in the HIRA-NY program:
• A single location – several hazards can impact a single location.
• Several individual locations – many hazards are capable of

impacting several individual locations. This does not mean that the
hazards occur simultaneously at these locations, but that they could
occur at one or several locations at the same time.
• Throughout a small region – where a single location or several

individual locations actually comprise a significant area, the impact
area should be classified as throughout a small region.
• Throughout a large region – a larger region would extend for miles

and comprise a significant portion of the community being
assessed.
The next part of the scope factor is to determine whether the hazard could
potentially trigger another hazard. There are many hazards that trigger the
occurrence of additional hazards. When assessing this factor, evaluate various
severity levels including a credible worst-case scenario. The options for the
cascading effect potential of a hazard are as follows:
• No, highly unlikely.

• Yes, some potential.
• Yes, highly likely.

Frequency
Frequency indicates how often a hazard has resulted in an emergency or

disaster, or can be a prediction of how often a hazard may occur in the future.
The frequency of a hazard should not be based on the worst-case scenario, but
rather how often an event would cause various types of damage to the
community that would require activation of the emergency response forces.
History is a good indicator of the potential for future events and should be
reviewed before determining the frequency of a hazard. The HIRA-NY program
provides the following options when deciding the frequency of a hazard event:
• A rare event – occurs less than once every 50 years.
• An infrequent event – occurs between once every 8 years and once

every 50 years (inclusive).
• A regular event – occurs between once a year and once every 7

years (inclusive).
• A frequent event – occurs more than once a year.
Impact
The impact of a hazard should be assessed on various severity levels,

including a credible worst-case scenario. There are three types of impacts that
are included in the HIRA-NY program: impacts on the population, impacts on
private property, and impacts on community infrastructure.
The first impact type concerns the ability of a hazard to seriously injure or
kill people. How might this hazard impact the population?

• Serious injury or death is unlikely – a serious injury is one that

would require immediate medical attention, without which the
injured person’s life or limb is threatened.
• Serious injury or death is likely, but not in large numbers – this

determination should apply when the casualties of a hazard can be
adequately treated through the normal operation of a community’s
emergency medical system.
• Serious injury or death is likely in large numbers – this

determination should apply when the number of casualties requires
a full or near full activation of a community’s medical facilities’
disaster plans.
• Serious injury or death is likely in extremely large numbers – this

option denotes a catastrophe and applies when the numbers of
casualties overwhelms the local emergency medical system and
substantial outside assistance is required.
The second impact type concerns the potential for a hazard to physically
or economically damage private property, including industrial structures, homes
and contents, commercial businesses, and belongings in a community. The list
and type of private property that may be impacted will vary based on the
characteristics of the community. The HIRA-NY options to denote a hazard’s
impact on private property include:
• Little or no damage
• Moderate damage
• Severe damage

Beyond the actual classification of the impact on private property as little

or none, moderate, or severe, the risk assessment process requires the
identification of precise types and numbers of properties and structures that have
the potential to be impacted.
The third impact type is related to the potential for a hazard to specifically
cause structural damage to the infrastructure that serves the community,
including government buildings, roads, bridges, and public utility lines, plants,
and substations. The options provided in HIRA-NY to indicate a hazards impact
on the community infrastructure include:
• Little or no structural damage

• Moderate structural damage
• Severe structural damage
As with private property, the above classification of damage should be

supported by detailed information regarding the type of public property likely to
be impacted.
Onset
The onset factor is related to the amount of time between the initial
recognition of an approaching hazard and when the hazard begins to impact the
community. This is a very important factor because for some hazards ample
warning time is available so that if plans and procedures have not been
developed, there is still time to accomplish such tasks. Other hazards provide no
warning, so the response to a hazard event depends on existing plans, if any.
The choices for time of onset are:

• No warning
• Several hours warning
• One day warning
• Several days warning
• A week or more warning
For a few hazards there may be different warning times depending on

location. In this case, the shortest warning time that is credible and associated
with a credible worst-case event should be used.
Duration
There are two types of duration analyzed in the HIRA-NY program: how
long does the hazard remain active and how long do emergency operations
continue after the hazard event has ended. A third duration addressed in HIRA-
NY, but not included in a community’s hazard analysis report, is how long it takes
the community to fully recover from the hazard event. The recovery process
continues until the community returns to normal. The options provided by HIRA-
NY for the duration of the hazard are:
• Less than one day

• One day
• Two to three days
• Four days to a week
• More than one week

The HIRA-NY program offers the following options for recovery time of a
community after a hazard event:
• Less than one day

• One to two days
• Three days to one week
• One week to two weeks
4.2 Sullivan County HIRA-NY Risk Assessment
On March 9, 2010, a group of County and Municipal representatives

completed a formal risk assessment for Sullivan County using the HIRA-NY
program described above. No mention of a previously completed risk
assessment is mentioned in the 2005 Hazard Mitigation Plan. A NYSEMO
Region II representative facilitated this event, recording the results of the
assessment in the HIRA-NY program. The following individuals represented a
variety of jurisdictions at this event:
Thomas Brawley, Town of Thompson, Building Inspector

Charlie Hallock, Town of Lumberland, Highway Superintendent
Theodore Hartling, Town of Rockland, Highway Superintendent
Daniel Hendrickson, Village of Jeffersonville, Water Plant Operator
or Highway Superintendent
Dave Kuebler, Town of Lumberland, Code Enforcement Officer
Kara McElroy, Town of Delaware, Grants Administrator
Gregg Semenetz, Town of Callicoon, Deputy Code Enforcement
Officer and Town of Cochecton, Code Inforcement Officer
Charlie Fallon, Town of Lumberland, Deputy Fire Chief
Pam Winters, Village of Liberty, Code Enforcement Officer

Dave Sparling, Town of Tusten, Code Enforcement Officer

Robert Trotta, Sullivan County DPW
Those present decided on eight (8) hazards that were the most likely to
affect Sullivan County. These 8 hazards were selected based on the five factors
discussed earlier: scope, frequency, impact, onset, and duration. Table 16
shows the selections that were made for these five factors in relation to the 8
hazards that were analyzed during the County’s risk assessment event.
Table 16 – Risk Assessment Ratings, Sullivan County, March 2010

Potential Cascade Hazard Recovery
Hazard Rating Impact Effects Frequency Onset Duration Time
Throughout Several
Highly A frequent Two to three One to two
Flood 317 a large hours
likely event days days
region warning
Single Highly A frequent No Less than Less than
Fire 262
location likely event warning one day one day
Throughout Several
Severe Highly A frequent One to two
255 a large days One day
Storm likely event days
region warning
Winter Throughout Several
Highly A frequent Two to three Three days
Storm 253 a large days
likely event days to one week
(severe) region warning
Throughout
Highly No Two to three More than
Earthquake 251 a large A rare event
likely warning days two weeks
region
Throughout
Highly A regular One day Two to three One to two
Ice Storm 234 a large
likely event warning days days
region
Throughout
Highly One day Less than More than
Hurricane* 201 a large A rare event
likely warning one day two weeks
region
Several Some No Less than One to two
Terrorism 180 A rare event
locations potential warning one day days
*As further detailed in Section 4.3, hurricane is not a profiled hazard included in this plan update. Severe
thunderstorms and strong winds are included under the severe storm hazard.

Some hazards included in the HIRA-NY program were not assessed

during this event because the participants felt that these hazards were unlikely to
occur within and affect Sullivan County. This determination was based on
infrequent historic occurrence and low future probability. In contrast, upon
further analysis and data review, a couple hazards that were not assessed
through the HIRA-NY program have been included in the Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update because the data shows that they have a higher potential to occur within
Sullivan County. These two groups of hazards are detailed in the following
section.
4.3 Hazard Identification
In order to ascertain which hazards were prevalent in Sullivan County,

several resources for information were accessed. One source involved a
literature search of the information available from the local newspapers; namely
the Sullivan County Democrat, the River Reporter and the Times Herald Record.
Other sources included reviews of available reports or plans, consultation with
community experts, accessing available information online, and documenting
information provided by the public during the public meetings.
On the basis of this review, the most prevalent and potentially the most
damaging hazards that could afflict the County were included in the County’s
HIRA-NY risk assessment. The chosen hazards are mainly caused by various
types of storms, especially those that create cascading effects like power
outages, flooding, or structural damage. Additionally, structural damage due to
fire also appeared to be a frequent hazard event within the County. Other
hazards appear to occur on a less frequent basis or have had a lesser impact,
based on the historic data collected. The following hazards are those included in
the HIRA-NY program. These descriptions, which include natural and

technological hazards, summarize the types of hazards and their applicability to

Sullivan County. This section of the plan is mirrored after the step-by-step
process outlined in FEMA’s publication 386-2 entitled “Understanding Your
Risks, identifying hazards and estimating losses.”
Air Contamination – Air contamination is indicative of pollution caused by

atmospheric conditions such as temperature invasion induced smoggy
condition sufficiently serious to create some danger to human health.
Given Sullivan County’s rural atmosphere and lack of large industrial
areas and business parks, air contamination is not a concern at this time
within Sullivan County. This hazard is not included in this plan update.
Avalanche – An avalanche occurs when a significant amount of snow

slides off mountainous terrain. Although Sullivan County is subject to
significant snow storms, no avalanches were found to be an issue at this
time. Therefore, this hazard is not profiled further in this mitigation plan
update.
Civil Unrest – Civil unrest is when an individual or collective action

causes serious interference with the peace, security, and/or functioning of
a community. Sullivan County is the site of the historic Woodstock music
festival of 1969, which has had commemorative re-occurrences over the
decades. Because of this event, civil unrest is further analyzed in later
sections on this plan.
Coastal Storm – Coastal storms cause increases in tidal elevations, wind

speed, and erosion, caused both by extra-tropical events and tropical
cyclones. Sullivan County is a mainland County in New York State, with
no portions adjacent to any tidal waters. Coastal storms are not
recognized as an issue within the County.

Dam Failure – Dam failures consist of flood damage specifically caused

by the structural failure of a man-made water impoundment structure.
Sullivan County has several significant water impoundments that are
controlled by dams. Based upon historic information and the prevalence
of dams within the County, this hazard was added to the plan update for
assessment, even though it was not included in the HIRA-NY risk
assessment process.
Drought – Drought is the loss of water supply due to the lack of rainfall.
The majority of water supply in Sullivan County is obtained from
groundwater wells. Groundwater levels are less susceptible to seasonal
and droughty conditions than surface waters. None the less, drought
impacts have been felt in Sullivan County based upon information from
certain Towns & Villages. These impacts affect shallow water wells and
have historically impacted public water supplies. This hazard was added
to the plan update.
Earthquake – Earthquakes are described as a shaking or trembling of the

earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin describes an earthquake event.
There is potential for earthquake tremors to be felt within Sullivan County.
Though this hazard is not likely to cause extensive damage within Sullivan
County, because of the County’s location within New York State it was
included in the HIRA-NY risk assessment.
Epidemic – An epidemic is the spreading of a contagious disease on a

mass basis. No wide spread diseases have been found to impact the
County, based upon a review of historic records. Residential locations
within the County are still fairly spread out, making it harder for an
epidemic event to occur. Outbreaks of the H1N1 virus and Legionnaires
have previously been documented within the County; however, neither of

these outbreaks reached epidemic proportions. This hazard was

determined to not frequently affect the County.
Explosion – Explosions included the rapid burning of material and gases

yielding the violent release of energy. There is no known history of
explosions within the County. Therefore, this hazard is not analyzed
further in regards to its potential impacts on Sullivan County.
Extreme Temperatures – Extreme temperatures include extended

periods of excessive hot or cold weather with a serious impact on human
and/or animal populations. Cascade effects can include enhanced fire
possibility and drought. Generally, the climate of Sullivan County does not
experience periods of extreme heat or cold, hence this is a non-issue at
this time, but may be included in future plan updates.
Fire – Fire is the uncontrolled burning of residential, commercial,

industrial, institutional, or other property. On the basis of the review of
numerous newspaper articles, structural fires have been frequent in the
County. Though this hazard was not profiled in the County’s original plan,
it is included in the update because it was identified as a moderately high
hazard during the County’s HIRA-NY analysis.
Flood – Flooding is the submergence of lands in the vicinity of rising

waterway levels generally adjacent to water bodies and drainage areas.
Such an event may be caused by excessive rainfall, rapid thaw of snow
packs, failure of liquid impoundments, etc. This is one of the most
prevalent hazard events that impact Sullivan County. This hazard was
included in the County’s risk assessment.

Food and Fuel Shortage – A food or fuel shortage occurs when the
normal distribution pattern and/or timely delivery of foodstuffs or fuel to
retail establishments for normal consumer demand is interrupted for a
substantial period of time. There is no historic documentation pointing to a
food or fuel shortage within Sullivan County. This hazard is not analyzed
further.
HAZMAT – Fixed Sites – Hazardous materials at fixed site locations is

defined as the discharge of hazardous materials (toxic, flammable or
corrosive) into the environment from a facility located at a specific location.
Generally, HAZMAT issues from fixed sites in the County are limited in
nature and infrequent in occurrence; however, concern remains over the
potential of such an event. This hazard was included in further
assessments because of the concern that multiple jurisdictions raised
related to this hazard.
HAZMAT – In Transit – Hazardous materials in transit is the discharge of

hazardous materials (toxic, flammable or corrosive) during their transport
via a variety of transportation means (motor vehicle, truck, train, boat or
plane). This hazard was included in the 2010 plan update because
multiple jurisdictions expressed concerns over trail derailments that could
occur within their municipal boundaries.
Hurricane – A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone with winds exceeding

74 miles per hour (mph) accompanied by rain, thunder and lightning. This
hazard was included in the County’s original plan as a severe rain storm
coupled with high winds. Such events are routinely encountered in
Sullivan County, but do not meet the definition of a hurricane. Weather
patterns ad events that begin as hurricanes are often re-classified as
tropical storms or tropical depressions (two other types of tropical

cyclones) by the time they reach New York State. Tropical storms are
organized systems of strong thunderstorms with a defined circulation and
maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph. Tropical depressions are
organized systems of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation
and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less.
The only Presidential Disaster Declaration associated with a tropical

cyclone that included Sullivan County was when Tropical Depression Ivan
made its way up the eastern United States in 2004. This storm system
began as a Hurricane but was classified as a Tropical Depression by the
time it affected New York State. The coastal areas of the state, which
include Rockland, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Bronx, New
York, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties, are the most susceptible to storm
surges (water pushed toward the shore by the force of strong winds) and
strong winds associated with tropical cyclone events. Sullivan County is
not included in the 100-year peak gust wind probability area for hurricane
events and winds higher than 85 mph (NYSEMO, 2007). Sullivan County
is not included within a hurricane storm surge area (NYSEMO, 2007).
For the purposes of this plan update, hurricane will not be profiled further
in Section 5.0. Severe thunderstorm events and high wind events will be
included in the severe storm hazard and will be further detailed as such
within Section 5.0. This determination was made because no historic
occurrences of hurricanes were found for Sullivan County and the County
is not included in a high susceptibility area for such a hazard event.
Ice Jam – Ice jams occur when water bodies are clogged with large
blocks of ice. The ice is normally formed by the freezing of the water body
and becomes dislodged due to hydraulic conditions whereby the ice floats
and may jam at sections of the water body that have a limited cross

section (i.e., at bridges and natural channel contractions). Ice jams events
have been reported by the public on multiple occasions. This hazard is
detailed further in the next section of the plan.
Ice Storm – Ice storms include freezing rains which cause icing of roads,
structures, and vegetation, and can cause structural damages and create
hazardous slippery conditions. Ice storms have frequently occurred in the
County based upon conversations with Public Works Officials. These
events routinely cause trees to topple due to the weight of the ice which
has the potential to cause structural damage and utility failures. This
hazard is profiled further in this plan.
Infestation – An infestation event is characterized by an excessive

population of insects, rodents, or other animals requiring control measures
due to their potential to carry diseases, destroy crops, or harm the
environment. No records of infestations were uncovered for Sullivan
County. Localized environmental harm or crop destruction has likely
occurred, especially in the agricultural setting; however, these minor
incidents are not large enough to be considered a hazard. Due to the lack
of infestation data recorded for Sullivan County, this hazard is not profiled
in the plan.
Landslide – Landslides are defined as the downward movement of a

sloped land mass under the force of gravity. Based upon historic
information, landslides have occurred in the County on a localized basis,
in particular in Craigie Clair, located in the Town of Rockland. Based on
information from the County’s Soil & Water Conservation District,
landslides also have a potential to occur in parts of the North Branch
which is located in the Town of Callicoon. This hazard is profiled further in
this plan.

Mine Collapse – Mine collapse is the structural failure of an underground

mine used to harvest minerals from the earth. There are no known active
mines in Sullivan County, although there are abandoned copper mines
and railroad tunnels which may have some potential for issues. As no
historical problems are known to have occurred based upon our review of
articles and information, mine collapse is not included in further analyses.
Oil Spill – Oil spills include the discharge of oil into the environment by a
fixed site or mobile site (vehicles). This hazard is similar to what has been
mentioned with respect to hazardous material hazards. Historically, it is
known that fuel oil spills have resulted due to the lack of maintenance of
oil storage facilities or due to damage as a consequence of a cascade
effect resulting in the structural damage of an oil containing vessel.
Though minor spills occur, large scale oil spills are not a concern within
Sullivan County. Concerns related to oil spills will be applied to the
hazardous materials hazard analyses.
Radiological – Fixed Site – Radiological materials at fixed sites is

defined as the release or threat of release of radioactive material from a
nuclear power generating station or research reactor or other stationary
source of radioactivity. No nuclear power locations exist within Sullivan
County; therefore, this hazard is not profiled in the next section of the plan.
Radiological – In Transit – Radiological materials in transit constitutes a

release of radioactive material into the environment while in transit due
possibly to an accident or malfunction in the container which holds the
material. No historical data was found to be available to indicate the
release of any radioactive material within the County. Certain Towns in
the County expressed a concern with respect to radioactive discharges
from both rail and vehicles, due to the transport of such materials through

the County. As no history of losses is known, this hazard is not afforded

further consideration in this plan.
Severe Storm – A severe storm hazard event includes hail storms,

windstorms, and severe thunderstorms (with associated severe wind
events such as derechos, gustnados, and downbursts). Severe storm
was included in the HIRA-NY risk assessment completed by Sullivan
County. This hazard will be detailed further in the next section of this plan.
Severe Thunderstorm – Severe thunderstorms can produce tornados,

hail, flooding, or high winds. These three potential side effects of severe
thunderstorms are fully described and included under the hazards severe
storm (includes hail events and high winds) and tornado. Therefore, this
additional hazard will not be analyzed as part of this plan. Severe
thunderstorms will be incorporated under the severe storm hazard.
Structural Collapse – Structural collapse is the failure and caving in of a

structure. In and of itself, potential for the structural collapse of a structure
within the County was not historically found to be an issue, unless it was
caused by another hazard. Generally, building code enforcement prevents
fragrant issues from arising. In addition, programs for the demolition of
abandoned structures have helped to remove abandoned structures
before they collapse. Because programs are in place to mitigate this
potential hazard, structural collapse is analyzed in this plan.
Terrorism – Terrorism is the systematic use of violence committed by

groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their
demands. As a result of the programs implemented by FEMA stemming
from the September 11th disaster, a study was conducted in Sullivan
County to identify the potential for terrorism in the County. This study

found that there are no significant targets in the County, when compared
to other areas across the Country. Other areas outside of the County
contain national landmarks, facilities, and governmental establishments
which would be more prone to terrorism due to the close proximity of
dense population areas. However, because of the increased threat of
terrorism within the past decade and the proximity of Sullivan County to
New York City, this hazard will be profiled further in this plan. Terrorism
was included in the County’s HIRA-NY risk assessment.
Tornado – Tornados are violent destructive whirling winds accompanied

by a funnel-shaped cloud that progresses in a narrow path over the land.
Historic tornados have been recorded within New York State. Though a
rare event within in Sullivan County, such an event has the potential to
create a large amount of damage. This hazard was originally assessed in
the 2005 plan, and is also included in this plan update as a profiled
hazard.
Tsunami-wave Action – Tsunamis are a series of enormous waves

created by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide,
volcanic eruption, or meteorite. Due to Sullivan County’s distance from
the ocean, there is no potential for tsunamis to occur within Sullivan
County. No historic data was uncovered to show otherwise. This hazard
is not included further in this plan update.
Transportation Accident – A transportation accident is an unexpected

happening causing loss or injury which is not due to any fault or
misconduct on the part of the person injured, but for which legal relief may
be sought while using a means of conveyance or travel from one place to
another. Historically, as is typical for much of the County, traffic accidents
are typical for Sullivan County. Some of these are due to the cascade

effect caused by other hazards such as severe winter weather, ice storms,
or other severe storms. This hazard is included in subsequent sections of
this plan since it was included in the original plan from 2005.
Utility Failure – Utility failure is defined as the loss of electric and/or

natural gas supply, telephone service, or public water supply, as a result
of an internal system failure and not by the effects of disaster agents.
Although new equipment and information is now available to prevent such

utility failures, power outages are still considered a frequent event. This
hazard is afforded further consideration under this plan.
Water Supply Contamination – Water supply contamination includes the

contamination or potential contamination of surface or subsurface public
water supply by chemical or biological materials that results in restricted or
diminished ability to use the water source. Water supply contamination
within Sullivan County is infrequently documented. The Village of Liberty
has historically encountered issues with methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)
in their water supply, but aside from these incidents, no other historic
information was uncovered related to this hazard. This hazard is not
profiled in the next section of the plan.
Wildfire – Wildfires are described as the uncontrollable combustion of

trees, brush, or grass involving a substantial land area which may have
the potential for threatening human life and property. Though some areas
of Sullivan County are heavily forested, only one historic wildfire event
was uncovered for Sullivan County. A minor wildfire occurred in the Town
of Mamakating in 2008. Because of the low incidence and low probability
of this hazard to occur within the County, it is not included in further
assessments.

Winter Storm (severe) – Winter storms include heavy snowfall and

extreme cold and can immobilize an entire region. Major snow storms
have occurred in Sullivan County in the past, putting high demands upon
the Public Works Department of the County, Towns, and Villages. This
hazard is included in the County’s risk assessment due to its frequent
occurrence.

5.0 Hazard Data and Profiles
Based on the information collected during the data review and risk assessment
portion of this plan, 18 hazards were determined to have potential to affect Sullivan
County. These 18 hazards include 7 that were assessed as part of Sullivan County’s
HIRA-NY event. These hazards are listed in Table 17, below.
Table 17 – Hazards Determined to Affect Sullivan County

Hazard Type of Hazard
Civil Unrest Technological/Human-caused
Dam Failure Technological/Human-caused
Drought Natural
Earthquake Natural
Fire Technological/Human-caused
Flood Natural
Hazardous Materials – fixed site Technological/Human-caused
Hazardous Materials – in transit Technological/Human-caused
Ice Jam Natural
Ice Storm Natural
Landslide Natural
Oil Spill Technological/Human-caused
Severe Storm Natural
Structural Collapse Technological/Human-caused
Terrorism Technological/Human-caused
Tornado Natural
Transportation Accident Technological/Human-caused
Utility Failure Technological/Human-caused
Winter Storm (severe) Natural
The analyses included in Section 4.3 eliminated the need for further discussion
on the following hazards: air contamination, avalanche, coastal storm, epidemic,
explosion, extreme temperatures, food and fuel shortage, hurricane, infestation, mine
collapse, oil spill, radiological – fixed site, radiological – in transit, severe thunderstorm,

tsunami-wave action, water supply contamination, and wildfire. Though these hazards
are not included in the 2010 HMP Update, they can be incorporated in the future during
subsequent updates of Sullivan County’s Plan. The remaining 18 hazards were
deemed applicable to the County. These hazards are profiled below in order to
describe their historic occurrence within the County, County and individual jurisdiction
vulnerability and susceptibility, and historic cost damage estimates from previous
hazard events.
5.1 Natural, Technological, and Human-Caused Hazards
5.1.1 Civil Unrest
Description
Civil unrest is defined as an individual or collective action

causing serious interference with the peace, security, and/or
functioning of a community.
Historic and Current Details
Civil unrest has been particularly expressed as a concern to

the Town of Bethel. This is due to the inclusion of the 1969
Woodstock Festival location in the municipal limits of the Town. In
recent decades, commemorative visits and smaller events have
taken place at the original Woodstock site. Though a large-scale
commemorative event is not currently planned within the Town of
Bethel, such an event cannot be ruled out. No other specific
locations within the County were acknowledged as being sites of a
large gathering or event. The preparedness of the County for such

an event would depend on the onset. Even with warning, an event

as large as Woodstock would require a lot of planning and man
power.
Costs and Damage Estimates
In the past, it is estimated that the financial impact upon the

County, Town, and State to provide emergency services and
temporary facilities to handle such an event is in the several
hundred thousand dollar range.
5.1.2 Dam Failure
Description
Dam failure is identified as structural deterioration, either

gradual or sudden, that results in the inability to control impounded
water as designed. This deterioration poses a danger to people
and/or property in the potential inundation area. Dam failure can
occur with little warning. Intense storms may produce a flood in a
few hours or even minutes for upstream locations. Flash floods
occur within six hours of the beginning of heavy rainfall, and dam
failure may occur within hours of the first signs of breaching.
Dam failure can result from many factors such as natural

disasters, structural deterioration, or actions caused by man,
including terrorism. For concrete dams, the major reason for failure
is associated with foundations. For earthen dams, piping is the
main reason for failure. Over topping affects both concrete and

earthen dams which do not have adequate spillways to allow for

high water levels to pass through without damaging the structure
(HIRA-NY, Definitions of Hazards).
Location
Dams may be either man-made or exist because of natural

phenomena, such as landslides or glacial deposits. The majority of
dams are man-made structures normally constructed of earth or
concrete. There are 266 dams located within Sullivan County, of
which many are small and do not constitute a serious threat to the
downstream area if they were to fail. Figure 5.1 shows the
locations of dams within Sullivan County, displayed by their hazard
code designation. Table 18 lists the total numbers of dams located
within each individual jurisdiction in the County.


Table 18 – Information on Dams Located Within Sullivan County

No Hazard
Class A Class B Class C Class
Hazard Dams Hazard Hazard Dams (breached or Total Dams
Jurisdiction (#) Dams (#) (#) removed) (#)
(T) Bethel 24 0 1 0 25
(T) Callicoon 4 1 0 0 5
(T) Cochecton 4 0 0 0 4
(T) Delaware 4 2 0 0 6
(T) Fallsburg 11 3 1 0 15
(T) Forestburgh 14 7 1 0 22
(T) Fremont 10 5 0 2 17
(T) Highland 15 2 2 0 19
(T) Liberty 22 8 1 0 31
(T) Lumberland 18 1 4 0 23
(T) Mamakating 12 2 1 2 17
(T) Neversink 6 1 1 0 8
(T) Rockland 8 9 0 2 19
(T) Thompson 24 3 2 2 31
(T) Tusten 19 1 0 2 22
(V) Bloomingburg 0 0 0 0 0
(V) Jeffersonville 0 0 0 0 0
(V) Liberty 0 0 0 0 0
(V) Monticello 1 0 0 0 1
(V) Woodridge 1 0 0 0 1
(V) Wurtsboro 0 0 0 0 0
Sullivan County 197 45 14 10 266
The NYSDEC classifies dams based on their physical

characteristics and location (Part 673 of Environmental
Conservation Law). The possible hazard classifications that a dam
can have include:

• Class A (low hazard): A dam failure is unlikely to

result in damage to anything more than isolated or
unoccupied buildings, undeveloped lands, minor
roads such as town or county roads; is unlikely to
result in the interruption of important utilities, including
water supply, sewage treatment, fuel, power, cable, or
telephone infrastructure; and/or is otherwise unlikely
to pose the threat of personal injury, substantial
economic loss or substantial environmental damage.
• Class B (intermediate hazard): A dam failure may

result in damage to isolated homes, main highways,
and minor railroads; may result in the interruption of
important utilities, including water supply, sewage
treatment, fuel, power, cable, or telephone
infrastructure; and/or is otherwise likely to pose the
threat of personal injury and/or substantial economic
loss or substantial environmental damage. Loss of
human life in not expected.
• Class C (high hazard): A dam failure may result in

widespread or serious damage to home(s); damage
to main highways, industrial or commercial buildings,
railroads, and/or important utilities, including water
supply, sewage treatment, fuel, power, cable or
telephone infrastructure; or substantial environmental
damage; such that the loss of human life or
widespread substantial economic loss is likely.

• Class D (negligible or no hazard): A dam that has

been breached or removed, or has failed or otherwise
no longer materially impounds waters, or a dam that
was planned but never constructed. Class D dams
are considered to be defunct dams posing negligible
or no hazard. The NYSDEC may retain pertinent
records regarding such dams.
Major man-made water impoundments in Sullivan County

include New York City’s Neversink Dam, Swinging Bridge
Reservoir, Rio Reservoir, Toronto Reservoir, Cliff Lake Dam,
Mongaup Falls Reservoir, Lake Superior, and Silver Lake. Other
lakes have controlled discharges such as Morningside Lake, which
would create similar impacts if it failed.
Based upon conversations with the Sullivan County Soil &

Water Conservation District, a check of the available FEMA records
and other information; large dam failure has not been an
occurrence that resulted in major losses in the County. Minor
smaller agricultural impoundments and other man-made privately
owned impoundments have the highest dam failure rates within the
County. One minor private dam upstream of Seminary Creek was
reported to have failed, which increased flooding in the Hamlet of
Callicoon in 1996. Another private dam near Cooley was reported
by the Soil & Water Conservation District to have been a minor
contribution to the flooding of Livingston Manor in the Town of
Rockland that occurred in 2000. The Silver Lake Dam in the Town

of Fallsburg reportedly failed in 1999 and was subsequently re-built

in 2002. Multiple jurisdictions reportedly identified dam failure as a
major concern during their meetings for this plan update.
A search of the National Performance of Dams Program

(NPDP) website was completed to determine the frequency of
reported dam failures within the County. Table 19 shows the
results of the NPDP website search.
Table 19 – National Performance of Dams Program (NPDP)

Dam Failure Records, Sullivan County
Dam Location Incident Incident Dam Controlled
NPDP ID Name (Town) Date Type Failure? Breach? Comments
Earth
embankment did
NY00497 Rio Dam Lumberland 1994 Unknown Unknown Unknown
not meet reqs. of
FERC
Swinging Buckled steel
April
NY00696 Bridge Lumberland Unknown Unknown Unknown penstock running
1995
Dam through the bridge
Group put
Piping;
together to
Swinging Sinkhole on
develop
NY00696 Bridge Lumberland May 2005 crest and No N/A
investigation plan
Dam upstream
for future remedial
slope
actions
Town ordered
Embankment
Triple L breaching of dam
March flood-hydro
NY00539 Lake Liberty No Yes due to high rainfall
2006 event;
Dam and condition of
operator error
dam
Fred Flood-hydro
Denman June event;
NY00991 Liberty Yes No None
Lake 2006 embankment
Dam erosion
Overtopping event
Lake June Flood-hydro
NY00205 Callicoon No N/A eroded right
Jefferson 2006 event
embankment
Kramer Flood-hydro
Breach to right of
NY12591 Pond Liberty July 2006 event; Yes No
spillway
Dam deterioration

None of the above dam failures resulted in any known

damages to public or private properties. None of these events are
considered to be significant. Dam failures are often times directly
related to flooding events, as illustrated in Table 19.
The NYSDEC Dam Safety Bureau keeps records of all dams

within New York State. The DEC also keeps track of high priority
dams that have one or more structural deficiencies. As of
December 2006 in New York State, Dam Safety’s database
indentified 133 (52 high hazard dams (Class C) and 81
intermediate hazard dams (Class B)) as having at least one
structural deficiency that requires further engineering studies and/or
remedial work. Fifteen dams included on this deficient dam list are
located within Sullivan County. The results of this database review
are provided in Table 20.
Table 20 – NYSDEC Dam Safety Deficient Dam Database Results,

Sullivan County
Dam Name Municipality Hazard Code Ownership
Coon Rock Rod & Gun Club Dam (T) Delaware B Private
Tanzville Lake Dam (T) Liberty B Private
Edgewood Lake Upper Dam (T) Rockland B Private
Lake Uncas Dam (T) Rockland B Private
Edgewood Lake Lower Dam (T) Rockland B Private
Nimrod Lake Dam (T) Rockland B Private
Swamp Pond Dam (T) Tusten B Private
Trojan Lake Dam (T) Rockland B Private
Gossweyler Lake Dam (T) Fremont B Private
Mud Pond Dam (T) Rockland B Private
Sidwell Lake Dam (T) Highland B Private
Pleasure Lake Dam (T) Fallsburg C Private

Table 20 – NYSDEC Dam Safety Deficient Dam Database Results,

Sullivan County
Dam Name Municipality Hazard Code Ownership
St. Joseph’s Lake Dam (T) Forestburgh C Private
Swan Lake Dam (T) Liberty C Private
Cost and Damage Estimates
The financial costs to replace or repair a dam obviously

depend on the type of dam, use of dam, size of dam, and amount
of damage or deterioration. No specific costs were recovered from
dam replacement or repair projects that have occurred within
Sullivan County in the past. No damage estimates were found
related to any dam failure incidents. Recently, the NYSDEC
amended its dam regulations to require additional plans and reports
for all Class B and C dams under private and public ownership.
The required submission of these documents will hopefully help to
identify dams that are in need of repair before they fail and allow
the DEC to better monitor the condition of dams in the State,
particularly those under private ownership.
5.1.3 Drought
Description
A drought is defined as a prolonged period of limited

precipitation affecting the supply and quality of water (HIRA-NY
Definitions of Hazards). An absolute drought consists of a period of
at least 15 consecutive days where none of the days experience
0.01 inches of rain or greater. A partial drought is a period of at

least 20 consecutive days where the mean daily rainfall does not
exceed 0.01 inches. A dry spell consists of a period of at least 15
consecutive days where none of the days experience 0.04 inches
or more of rainfall (USGS, 2009).
Four type of drought are generally recognized by the

climatological community (NOAA, NCDC, 2010):
1. Meteorological drought: occurs when dry weather

patterns dominate the area;
2. Hydrological drought: occurs when low water

supply becomes evident, especially in streams,
reservoirs, and groundwater levels, usually after many
months of meteorological drought;
3. Agricultural drought: occurs when crops become

affected; and
4. Socioeconomic drought: relates the supply and

demand of various commodities to drought.
Drought periods progress through stages and drought

intensity may vary considerably during the drought period. The
time of occurrence and duration of a drought event can cause
significant variations in drought impacts (HIRA-NY Definitions of
Hazards).

Periods of drought have had limited and localized impacts in

the County. At times, inadequate water supply has been an issue
for the Village of Liberty and the Village of Woodridge. With respect
to Woodridge, seasonal demands are problematic due to a high
seasonal population. In the Village of Liberty, a surface water
supply is used, which is susceptible to drought impacts.
No major losses resulting from droughts are known to be

documented and no disaster declarations are known to be
applicable to drought in Sullivan County. As illustrated by Figure
5.2, drought is a much more common hazard in other parts of the
United States than the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions.

Figure 5.2 – U.S. Drought Monitor Map
5.1.4 Earthquake
Description
An earthquake is a sudden motion or trembling that is

caused by a release of strain accumulated within or along the edge
of Earth’s tectonic plates. The effects of an earthquake can be felt
at distances beyond its actual occurrence, though the effects are
less severe as the distance increases. Earthquakes often occur
without warning and can quickly cause extensive damage and

extensive casualties. Common effects of earthquakes include

ground motion and shaking, surface fault ruptures, and ground
failure (HIRA-NY, Definitions of Hazards).
Ground Motion – Ground motion is the vibration or shaking

of the ground during an earthquake event. When a fault
ruptures, seismic waves radiate, causing the ground to
vibrate or shake. Soft soils can amplify the ground motions.
Surface Fault Ruptures – Surface faulting is the differential

movement of two sides of a fracture. Surface faults are
characterized by their length, width, and displacement of the
ground.
Ground Failure – Sometimes the shaking of the ground

causes loose soils to lose strength and act like viscous
liquid, an occurrence called liquefaction. This incident can
cause two types of ground failure, lateral spread and loss of
bearing strength. Lateral spread failures develop on gentle
slopes and involve the sidelong movement of large masses
of soil as an underlying layer becomes liquefied. Loss of
bearing strength failures result when the soil supporting
structures liquefies, causing the structures to tilt and
collapse.

Sullivan County is located adjacent to the Ramapo Fault, an

inactive fault line that runs though New York, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania. Despite being located approximately 30 miles from
the fault, no records detailing earthquake events within the County
were found. Multiple events of ground shaking from earthquakes
have occurred as a result of earthquakes in other part of New York
State, particularly along the fault to the southeast, as well as
northern parts of New York State. Figure 5.3 below depicts the
seismic hazard map for New York State, which is based on
predictions of earthquake ground shaking. Sullivan County is
located in an area of low peak acceleration, likely due to a low
incidence rate and small maximum magnitude for nearby
earthquakes.

Figure 5.3 – Peak Ground Acceleration Values for New York State
(USGS, Earthquake Hazard Program, 2010)
Peak Acceleration (%g) with 2% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years

site: National Seismic Hazard Mapping Project (2008)
The values shown in Figure 5.3 are peak ground

acceleration (PGA) values in percent of g (% g) with 10%
probability of exceedance in 50 years. PGA is expressed in “g”,
which represents the acceleration due to Earth’s gravity. The map
represents the ground motion that can be reasonably expected in a
50 year period. Sullivan County, as shown in the above figure, is
located in the six (6) to eight (8) %g region.

Figure 5.4 illustrates the seismicity, defined as the frequency

or magnitude of earthquake activity in a given area, of earthquakes
within New York and surrounding areas between 1990 and 2006.
Figure 5.4 – Frequency of earthquake activity within New York State

and surrounding areas, 1990-2006
(USGS, Earthquake Hazard Program, 2010)

As shown in Figure 5.4, many earthquakes, though minor,

have occurred in other parts of New York State. Effects from these
events have occurred in Sullivan County. Historic earthquakes that
have affected the County are detailed in Table 21. Earthquake
events are measured by magnitude using the Richter Scale and
intensity using the Mercalli Scale. Table 22 details these rating
scales so that they may be referenced when reviewing Table 21.
Table 21 – Historic earthquakes that have effected or been felt in

Sullivan County, mid-1600’s – March 2010
(USGS, Historic U.S. Earthquakes, 2010)
Epicenter Date of
Location Event Magnitude Intensity Details
New York City 12/18/1737 5.2 VII Shock was reportedly felt at Boston and
Philadelphia-assumed to have also been
felt in Sullivan County
NE NYS 11/4/1877 Unk VII Total area that felt event covered 233,000
sq km, which would include Sullivan
County
New York City 8/10/1884 5.5 VII Total area that felt event covered 181,000
County
NE NYS 5/27/1897 4.5 VI Felt over a greater portion of NYS,
assumed to include Sullivan County
Quebec, 2/28/1925 7.0 VIII Total area that felt event covered
Canada 4,200,000 sq km, which would include
Sullivan County
Attica, NY 8/12/1929 5.2 VIII Total area that felt event covered 250,000
County
Lake George, 4/20/1931 4.8 VII Total area that felt event covered 155,000
NY sq km, which would include Sullivan
County
Quebec, 11/1/1935 6.3 Unk Event felt throughout most of New York
Canada State, assumed to include Sullivan County
Near Massena, 9/5/1944 5.8 VIII Event felt throughout most of NYS,
NY assumed to include Sullivan County
Rockland 9/3/1951 3.6 Unk Event felt throughout southeastern NYS
County, NY and NJ, assumed to include Sullivan

Table 21 – Historic earthquakes that have effected or been felt in

Sullivan County, mid-1600’s – March 2010
(USGS, Historic U.S. Earthquakes, 2010)
Epicenter Date of
Location Event Magnitude Intensity Details
County
Wappingers 6/7/1974 3.0 Unk Event felt throughout southeastern NYS,
Falls, NY assumed to include Sullivan County
Blue Mt Lake, 10/7/1983 5.3 VI Event felt throughout NYS and Northeast
NY US, assumed to include Sullivan County
Ardsley, NY 10/19/1985 4.0 Unk Event felt throughout southeastern NYS,
Richmondville, 6/17/1991 4.1 IV-V Event felt throughout southeastern NYS,
NY assumed to include Sullivan County
Au Sable 4/20/2002 5.1 VII Event felt throughout NYS and Northeast
Forks, NY US, assumed to include Sullivan County
Altamont, NY 7/24/2007 3.1 Unk Event felt throughout eastern NYS,
Table 22 – Richter Magnitude Scale and Mercalli Intensity Scale Ratings

(USGS, Earthquake Hazards Program, 2010)
Richter Mercalli
Magnitude Scale Intensity Scale Intensity Scale Details
1.0 – 3.0 I Not felt except by a few persons at rest under favorable
conditions
3.0 – 3.9 II – III Felt only by some at rest – felt noticeably indoors, especially
on upper floors
4.0 – 4.9 IV – V Felt by many indoors, some/many outdoors, minor damage
occurs
5.0 – 5.9 VI – VII Felt by all, damage to inadequate structures, many frightened
6.0 – 6.9 VIII – IX Considerable damage to many types of structures, structural
collapse
7.0 and higher X or higher Structures destroyed, bridges and rails bent, objects thrown,
line of sight & level distorted
Though not yet included on the USGS Historic Earthquake

database, a recent earthquake occurred in Southern Canada that
was felt in Sullivan County. The earthquake, which was located 35

miles north-northeast of Ottawa, occurred on June 23, 2010. This

earthquake had a magnitude of 5.0. No damage from this
earthquake was reported in Sullivan County.
Though ground motion is sometimes felt during earthquakes

events in nearby regions, no records of damaging earthquakes
have occurred in Sullivan County. No damage reports were noted
during the data review for this hazard. Although special pre-
disaster consideration regarding seismic needs does not appear to
be needed, it is recommended that projects involving the
construction of new infrastructure strictly follow the existing Building
Code of New York State with respect to where seismic design
should be incorporated into a facility design.
5.1.5 Fire and Structural Collapse
Description
Fire is defined as the uncontrolled burning in residential,

commercial, industrial, institutional, or other structures in developed
areas. It is important to note the fire spreads quickly. Heat and
smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames
themselves. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear a person’s lungs.
Fire produces poisonous gases that make a person disoriented and
drowsy. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths (HIRA-NY,
Definitions of Hazards). The potential impact of this hazard is

injury, death, damage, and/or loss of private property, and cost of

manpower or resources to put the fires out and to treat injuries.
Structural collapse is a sudden structural failing, partially or

fully, of building, bridges, or tunnels, threatening human life and
health.
Fires in Sullivan County are typically accidental, although

there are exceptions such as natural causes, arson, and neglect.
Minor fires, such as those contained to a single structure, are
common; several residential fires occur each year.
The most destructive fire in the County’s history took place in

Monticello in August of 1909. An explosion at a local power plant
caused a fire that ended up spreading to more than 70 properties
and caused approximately $1 million in damages (approximately
$20 million in today’s dollars). The electric plant was eventually
moved outside the business district and the damaged properties
were rebuilt. No injuries or deaths were reported (Rue, 2001). No
significant and unintended structural collapses have been
documented within Sullivan County that were not associated with a
fire event.

In a review of newspapers from the last few years, structural

fires, on average, tend to occur every few months. These fires are
generally residential fires on homes that average in value of
approximately $95,000. If six homes, of average value, burned
down completely, this would estimate to be an annual expense of
nearly $600,000. This figure does not include the numerous minor
fires that may occur on a monthly, or even bi-monthly basis. A
decent estimate of annual expenses including the minor fire
expenses would be somewhere around $750,000.00.
5.1.6 Floods
Description
Floods are natural events for rivers and streams where

excess water from snowmelt, rainfall, or storm surges accumulates
and overflows onto the banks and adjacent floodplains of these
waterbodies. Floodplains are lowland areas located adjacent to
waterbodies that are subjected to recurring flood events.
Several factors determine the severity of floods, including

intensity and duration of rainfall or other water sources. A large
amount of rainfall over a short period can result in flash flood
conditions. Even a small amount of precipitation can result in flood
events in locations where the soil is already saturated or in areas
with large amounts of impervious surfaces (i.e., large parking lots,
roadways, developments, etc.). Topographic and cover type

characteristics are also factors that contribute to the severity of

flood events. Water runoff is greater in areas with steep slopes and
little or no vegetative ground cover. Frequency of inundation
depends on the climate, soil, and channel slope of a particular area.
In regions where substantial precipitation occurs during a

particular season each year, or in regions where annual flooding
occurs mainly from snowmelt, the floodplains may be inundated
almost every year. In regions without extended periods of below-
freezing temperatures, floods usually occur in the season of highest
precipitation. In areas where flooding is primarily caused by
melting snow, the flood season is spring or summer (HIRA-NY,
Descriptions of Hazards).
Flash Flooding – Flash floods can develop very quickly,

often in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of
rain. Flash floods are known to have a high velocity of water
that carries rocks, mud, and other debris with it and can
sweep away most items in its path (FEMA, Flood, 2009).
Flash flood damage tends to occur in areas immediately
adjacent to a stream or arroyo (gulch that temporarily fills
with water after a heavy rain), due to a combination of heavy
rain, dam failure, levee failure, rapid snowmelt, and ice jams.
Additionally, heavy rain falling on steep terrain can weaken
soil and cause debris flow, damaging homes, roads, and
property.
Mountains and steep hills produce rapid runoff and quick

stream response. Rocks and clay soils do not allow much

water to infiltrate the ground. Steep narrow valleys generate

rapid flowing waters that can rise quickly to a considerable
depth. Saturated soil also can lead rapidly to flash flooding.
Other high risk areas include canyons, low water crossings,
recent burn areas in mountains, and developed areas from
pavement and roofs which concentrate rainfall runoff (NOAA,
NWS, 2005).
National Flood Insurance Program – The Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is the
government entity that administers the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP), has mapped the known
floodplains within much of the United States. When a flood
study is completed for the NFIP, the information and maps
are assembled into a Flood Insurance Study (FIS). A FIS
compiles flood risk data for specific waters or hazard areas
within specific communities and includes the main causes of
flooding in these areas. The FIS delineates Special Flood
Hazard Areas (SFHAs), designates flood risk zones, and
establishes base flood elevations (BFEs) within certain
areas. BFEs are based on the flood event that has a 1-
percent (1%) chance of occurring annually, or the 100-year
flood (HIRA-NY, Definitions of Hazards). More information
regarding the NFIP within Sullivan County can be found in
Section 7.6.
100-year Floodplain – The 100-year floodplain designates an

area that has, on average, a 1-percent chance of flooding in
any given year. It is important to note that a 100-year flood

could occur during subsequent years or once every 10

years. The 100-year flood, or base flood, is the standard
that has been adopted for use in the NFIP. As indicated on
Federal Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), base flood
elevations (BFEs) indicate the elevation of surface water
resulting from a flood that has a 1-percent chance of
occurring in any given year. The BFE is the height of the
base flood, normally in feet, relative to the geographic datum
referenced in the FIS report (i.e. National Geodetic Vertical
Datum (NGVD) of 1929, North American Vertical Datum
(NAVD) of 1988, etc.) (HIRA-HY, Definitions of Hazards).
Figure 5.5 shows the FEMA mapped floodplains within

Sullivan County. FEMA is currently in the process of updating the
floodplain mapping for Sullivan County. As further detailed in
Section 7.6, this mapping has not been approved or adopted at this
time. The floodplains depicted on Figure 5.5 depict FEMA’s 1996
digital floodplain mapping for the County.


Floods have historically plagued the County on a frequently

re-occurring basis. Between 1953 and 2007, between 11-13
Presidential Disaster Declarations were issued for Sullivan County,
solely for flooding events (as shown by Figure 5.6).
Figure 5.6 – Presidential Disaster Declarations for Flooding Events

in New York State, 1953-August 2007
(NYSEMO, NYS Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2009)

The most recent declared disaster, number DR-1650,

occurred on took place from June 26th through July 10th, 2006 in
central and southern New York. The eligible damages from this
flood event totaled more than $227 million dollars statewide. Within
Sullivan County, flooding occurred along the Delaware River and
various streams, causing property damage and forcing evacuations
of nearby communities. More than 1,500 homes were flooded, and
bridges and roads were damaged in the flooding. The Village of
Jeffersonville and Hamlet of Narrowsburg were forced to evacuate,
and the Roscoe Firehouse flooded and was forced to relocate
following the flood. One person was killed when flood waters
washed through her home. The flash flooding was described as
the worst in at least 40 years, and by some reports, the worst ever
in Sullivan County.
Another notable flood event was the result of the “Blizzard of

1996”. Several storms within a week led to more than 48 inches of
snow cover in the County. The weather turned unseasonably warm
a week later and more than 3 inches of rain fell, causing rapid
snowmelt. Widespread flooding throughout New York and
Pennsylvania resulted, claiming 10 lives, destroying thousands of
homes and businesses, and closing hundreds of roads in the
region. Forty-one (41) New York counties were declared federal
disaster areas, and more than $6 million in individual and public
assistance went to Sullivan County.
Severe flooding also occurred within the County in July

2009. This hazard event was a New York State declared disaster
and did not receive any federal funding.

Aside from the disaster events described above, 44 other

records of extensive flood events were reported for Sullivan
County. Table 23 includes information describing these additional
hazard events.
Table 23 – Historic flood events reported to occur in Sullivan County

between 1635 and June 2010
(NOAA, NCDC, Storm Events Search, 2010 and NYSEMO, NYS Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2009)
Property
Deaths Injuries Damage
Location Date Event (#) (#) ($) Crop Damage ($)
Delaware River 10/1903 Flood Unk Unk Unk Unk
Southern NY 8/1955 Flood Unk Unk Unk Unk
Southern NY 10/1955 Flood Unk Unk Unk Unk
Sullivan County 8/29/1969 Flood Unk Unk Unk Unk
Sullivan County 2/1970 Flood Unk Unk Unk Unk
Sullivan County 11/28/1993 Flood 0 0 $50,000 0
Heavy rains caused the Beaver Kill and Willowemoc to flood, and many roads flooded.
Sullivan County 7/7/1994 Flash Flood 0 0 $5,000 0
A 100-foot section of Route 97 and 40 feet of fill were washed away during torrential rains near Pond Eddy.
Flood/
Sullivan County 1/19/1996 0 0 $8.7M 0
Flash Flood
Minisink Ford 1/27/1996 Flash Flood 0 0 0 0
Neversink 12/2/1996 Flash Flood 0 0 $10,000 0
Major stream and roadway flooding occurred in northern Sullivan County, as well as on the East Branch of the
Delaware River near the Beaver Kill and Callicoon Creek.
Monticello 7/7/1998 Flash Flood 0 0 0 0
Nearly 5 inches of rain fell during the evening of June 30, causing severe flooding on Route 17. Flash flooding
resulted as thunderstorms continued during the evening. A Federal Disaster Declaration was issued later.
Sullivan County 9/17/1999 Flood 0 0 0 0


Property
The remnants of Hurricane Floyd caused minor flooding of small streams in the County, as well as road
washouts.
Road flooding and downed trees were reported in Neversink, and runoff from prolonged heavy rainfall affected
the Rondout Creek basin.
Sullivan County 8/11/2000 Flash Flood 0 0 $1.3M 0
Extensive flooding was reported in Cochecton, Delaware, and Tusten, and a State of Emergency was declared
due to numerous road and bridge washouts. A stone bridge at Ten Mile River, constructed in 1895, was
destroyed, as were other bridges built above the 100-year flood level. Flash flooding also occurred throughout
the County.
Sullivan County 12/17/2000 Flash Flood 0 0 $1M 0
Heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding and washed out roads. Jeffersonville was evacuated, and a State of
Emergency was declared in the Towns of Rockland, Liberty, and Callicoon.
Many roads were undermined or closed due to flooding. Stewart Road in the Town of Callicoon was washed out
with a 10-foot hole in the road.
Northeastern
7/24/2004 Flash Flood 0 0 $50,000 0
Sullivan County
Barryville 8/12/2004 Flash Flood 0 0 $520,000 0
Several road washouts due to heavy rain. A private bridge collapsed in the Town of Tusten, and a car fell into a
sink hole in the bridge.
West Brookville 8/30/2004 Flash Flood 0 0 $20M 0
Numerous roads flooded, and power poles were washed out of the ground. One residence was undermined
enough to partially collapse. Evacuations were required.
Sullivan County 10/1/2004 Flash Flood 0 0 $18M 0
3 to 6 inches of rain caused flash flooding as part of the remnants of Tropical Depression Ivan. The Delaware
River, as well as most streams and creeks, flooded beyond its banks. 300 homes and dozens of businesses
were damaged, and 1,200 people were evacuated County-wide. 10 people were rescued in Roscoe and 19 in
Callicoon.
Bloomingburg 3/29/2005 Flash Flood 0 0 $10,000 0
Flood/
Sullivan County 4/19/2005 0 0 $12M 0
Flash Flood
The Delaware River flooded to a record high 17.97 feet at Callicoon as a result of 4 inches of rain over two days.
Flash flooding occurred in all Sullivan County towns, but Livingston Manor, Roscoe, and Jeffersonville were the
jurisdictions most affected. All streams and creeks flooded, and buildings, roads, and bridges were damaged.
Southeast Sullivan
10/8/2005 Flash Flood 0 0 $50,000 0
County


Property
Liberty 6/26/2006 Flash Flood 0 0 $25,000 0
Northern Sullivan
6/27/2006 Flash Flood 1 0 $100M 0
County
Tropical moisture caused heavy rain and flash flooding. Catastrophic flash flooding affected Livingston Manor,
Roscoe, and Jeffersonville. The flooding was described as the worst in at least 40 years, and possibly the worst
ever. One person was killed when her home was flooded.
Monticello 11/16/2006 Flash Flood 0 0 $5,000 0
Bridgeville 4/16/2007 Flood 0 0 0 0
Rockland 6/19/2007 Flash Flood 0 0 $300,000 0
Beaver Kill Road was washed out in the Town of Rockland, causing extensive damage to the road.
Bloomingburg 3/8/2008 Flood 0 0 0 0
Rockland 7/23/2008 Flash Flood 0 0 $15M 0
Liberty 7/24/2008 Flash Flood 0 0 $5,000 0
Widespread 7/30/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 0 0
Moderate rainfall with localized heavy showers brought isolated areas of flooding to the County.
Jeffersonville 7/31/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 $20,000 0
Jeffersonville 8/2/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 $5,000 0
Roscoe 8/9/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 $5,000 0
Livingston Manor 8/10/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 $2,000 0
10 homes in Livingston Manor were evacuated as a precaution at Finch and River Streets.
Totals: -- -- 1 0 $178.2M 0
The Delaware River and the Callicoon Creek are common

areas of concern when it comes to flooding events. These waters
have a few low areas that surround them in the Village of
Jeffersonville, Town of Delaware, and Town of Tusten. The Town of
Highland also reports the Delaware River as a flood hazard. Some
specific areas which have been identified by the Towns and
Villages as particularly susceptible to flooding include:

Town of Callicoon: Flooding due to Callicoon Creek.
Town of Delaware: Flooding due to the Delaware

River and the Callicoon Creek.
Town of Fremont: Washout areas due to Flooding

are found on Ruebman Road, Weiss Road, Karow
Road, the intersection of Specht Road and Glen Ellyn
Road, the intersection of McColly Road and Deer
Lake Road, Basket Road and Winkler Road.
Town of Highland: Approximately twenty areas of

flooding within the Town.
Village of Jeffersonville: The low areas surrounding

the Callicoon Creek and Laundry Brook are areas
where flooding occurs.
Town of Tusten: Flooding due to the Delaware River

and the Ten Mile River and its stems.
Town of Rockland: Frequent flooding issues along

the Beaverkill and Willowemoc.
Based on the above data, Sullivan County has estimated

flooding losses to be almost $96,000.00 annually. Of that total,
almost two-thirds of the annual loss is reported from the Town of
Rockland. Flood is Sullivan County’s most prevalent hazard event.
Table 24 lists loss estimates for damages that were reported to the
NFIP as a result of flooding events between 1978 and 2002.

Table 24 – NFIP Flood Damage Data for Sullivan County,

1978-2002
(FEMA, NFIP, 2002)
Total Flood Loss
Town/Village 1/1/78 - 12/31/02 Avg. Annual Loss
Bethel $2,607.94 $173.86
Bloomingburg $0,000.00 $0,000.00
Callicoon $28,469.22 $1,897.95
Cochecton $1,209.12 $80.61
Delaware $39,380.89 $2,625.39
Fallsburg $250.00 $16.67
Forestburg $8,370.22 $558.01
Fremont $7,630.71 $508.71
Highland $22,314.07 $1,487.60
Jeffersonville $53,061.15 $3,537.41
(T) Liberty $11,881.12 $792.07
(V) Liberty $55,527.21 $3,701.81
Lumberland $1,649.98 $110.00
Mamakating $62,156.16 $4,143.74
Monticello $0,000.00 $0,000.00
Neversink $20,273.65 $1,351.58
Rockland $987,027.32 $65,801.82
Thompson $105,939.31 $7,062.62
Tusten $19,815.99 $1,321.07
Woodridge $118.00 $7.87
Wurtsboro $11,340.45 $756.03
TOTAL $1,439,022.51 $95,934.83
5.1.7 Hazmat - Fixed Site and Hazmat - In Transit
Description
Hazardous materials (fixed site) consists of consists of an

uncontrolled release of material from a stationary facility, which
when released can result in death or injury to people and/or

damage to property and the environment through the material’s

flammability, toxicity, corrosiveness, chemical instability and/or
combustibility.
Hazardous materials (in transit) consists of an uncontrolled

release of material during transport, which when released can
result in death or injury to people and/or damage to property and
the environment through the material’s flammability, toxicity,
corrosiveness, chemical instability and/or combustibility (HIRA-NY,
Definitions of Hazards).
These hazards are being analyzed based on the concerns of

many jurisdictions regarding the potential for train derailments and
other accidents that could occur in which the transported
material(s) are not known. The transportation of hazardous
materials is an issue which is rated highly with respect to public
interest.
In the past, a train derailment was the cause for concern just
outside the County, near the Delaware Valley. This has caused
heightened concern within the County, although no derailments
within the County have resulted in the release of any hazardous
materials. This concern is strongest in the jurisdictions that border
the Southern Tier active railroad line: Towns of Tusten, Fremont,
Delaware, and Cochecton.

Some of the concern in the Southwestern portion of the

County is due to a past train derailment near Shohola,
Pennsylvania, where hazardous materials were reported to be
released into the environment. An explosion was also reported to
have occurred at that time that could be felt in the Town of
Highland. This serious occurrence has raised public concern as a
freight railroad continues to run through the Towns of Tusten,
Cochecton, Delaware, and Fremont. Similar hazard concerns exist
regarding the trucking industry.
In addition to rail transport, highly travelled State and U.S.

routes are commonly used by hazardous waste transporters. The
following roads within Sullivan County are purported common
routes used to transport hazardous materials: Route 17, Route
17B, Route 52/52A, and Route 97. A major public hazard has the
potential to develop in the event of a collision or accident.
The NYSDEC tracks records of reported spills that occur in

the State in an online database. Records of spills, both of
hazardous materials and petroleum-based products, were reviewed
for frequency and severity. The records reported to occur within
Sullivan County by the NYSDEC for 2009 are provided in
Appendix F. A total of 117 spill records were reported for Sullivan
County in 2009.

Specific costs associated with spills and discharges of

hazardous materials could not be readily identified. On average,
based on the spill data obtained from the DEC website for 2009,
reported spills occur approximately every 3 to 4 days within the
County. The majority of these spills are minor and immediate action
is taken to cordon off the area and clean up the spill. The most
recent significant hazardous materials spill event occurred in 1988
with a chemical spill from a railroad car near Callicoon.
No specific jurisdictions within the County were identified as

having an abnormally high spill rate or other problems associated
with hazardous materials, in transit or at fixed locations. Costs
associated with large, moderate, or small spills or discharge events
are related to the recovery of products that may be spilled (oil, gas,
etc.), plus clean up by licensed environmental companies. These
costs vary by spill, so realistic estimates are not provided.
5.1.8 Ice Jams
Description
Although a large amount of information associated with ice

jam events has been collected since the early 1900’s,
documentation of the actual rate of occurrence of such events is
not easily obtained. The lack of information on ice jams can be
attributed, in part, to the fact that ice jam events are often short-

lived and often affect only a localized reach or area of a body of

water (U.S. Army CRREL, 2004).
An ice jam is described as a large accumulation of ice in

rivers or streams that interrupts the normal flow of water and often
leads to flooding conditions and/or damage to nearby structures
(HIRA-NY, Definitions of Hazards). Ice jams include those that
form in early winter as ice formation begins (freeze-up jams), those
that form as a result of the breakup of ice (break-up jams), and
those that contain elements of both types (combination jams). Ice
jam events can include ice jams, the formation of an ice cover
which raises water levels upstream or decreases water levels
downstream, or ice cover breakup (U.S. Army Corps CRREL,
2004). Freeze-up jams typically occur early to mid-winter and are
made up of slush ice that freezes in place. Break-up jams occur
during periods of thaw and are made up of broken pieces of ice
from the breaking-up of solid, surface ice (Montana Dept. Military
Affairs, 2010).
Specific areas along a stream are more apt to form an ice

jam than others (Montana Dept. Military Affairs, 2010):
• Flat stream slopes – where the slope of the river or

stream flattens out; there is not enough slope for
gravity to move ice further toward the stream channel;
• Narrowed channels – where the stream channel is

naturally narrow, where the channel has been
channelized or modified with rip rap, where there are

bridge or other flow constrictions, or other areas

where there is an absence of natural floodplain;
• Downstream of open water – ice can continually

form where there are open water areas, contributing
ice to the stream; these pieces of ice can accumulate
in narrow places downstream; and
• Floodplains – naturally, floodplains act as places for

floating ice and debris to fall out of the stream
channel. If structures or stream modifications alter
the natural pattern and location of the floodplains, the
possibility of flooding and ice build-up increases.
Although these have been mentioned as a concern of

citizens and certain officials in the County, based upon the
experience of the Sullivan County Division of Public Works with 400
bridges and large culverts, jamming under bridges has not been the
cause of major structural damage to these structures. Table 25
lists recorded ice jam events that have occurred over the last three
(3) decades in association with the Delaware River. These records
are from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Ice Jam Database.

Table 25 – Ice Jam Database Events in Sullivan County

(USACE, CRREL, 2004)
Jam Date Location Water Details
3/22/2001 Narrowsburg Delaware River Jam at Narrowsburg Access
2/4/1982 Barryville Delaware River Jam at Delaware River above Lackawaxen River
2/4/1982 Callicoon Delaware River None provided
2/12/1981 Callicoon Delaware River High water discharge – result of ice jam release
2/11/1981 Barryville Delaware River Jam at Delaware River above Lackawaxen River
More frequent ice jam events may occur along smaller rivers
and streams within the County. Often times, smaller waters are not
recorded because the potential hazards are not as severe as an ice
jam on a larger body of water.
With regard to erosion issues and damages to vegetation

and land, ice jams could be an issue, but no data could be found at
this time regarding the cost of any historic damages that have been
incurred.
5.1.9 Ice Storm
Description
Ice storms are characterized by freezing rain which

accumulates in a substantial glaze layer of ice resulting in serious
disruptions of normal transportation and possible downed power
lines. The NWS uses the term “ice storm” to describe occasions
when damaging accumulations of ice are expected during freezing

rain situations. Significant accumulations of ice pull down trees and

utility lines resulting in the loss of power and communications.
Such accumulations of ice pose a risk to walking and driving.
Damage from such events could include structural damage, utility
failures, and tree damage as a result of excessive weight.
No records of significant ice storm events were reported by

the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC).
The most notable ice storm that has occurred in recent

history took place on December 11, 2008. A half- inch of ice
accumulation was measured as a result of this storm. Sullivan
County was included in a Federal Disaster Declaration for this
hazard event. The heavy ice accumulation downed trees and
power and telephone lines, resulting in power outages that lasted
up to a week in some areas. More than 1.7 million customers lost
power during this event across New York and New England; days
after the storm, hundreds of thousands were still without power.
Several shelters were opened to house people that lost their utilities
during the storm.
Records of an ice storm event in 1992 in the Village of

Monticello were also noted. This storm resulted in utility failures
that lasted for days. The area high school served as an emergency
shelter for local residents.

No specific costs were available regarding the 2008 ice

storm described above.
5.1.10 Landslides
Description
Landslides are defined as the downward and outward

movement of slope-forming materials reacting to the force of
gravity. Slide materials may be composed of natural rock, soil,
artificial fill, or combinations of these materials. Landslide is a
general term that can include rock falls, rockslides, creep, block
glides, debris slides, earth-flow, and slump. During a landslide
event, masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope. These
events vary is speed of occurrence and how large of an area is
impacted.
Landslides are activated by storms, earthquakes, volcanic

eruptions, fires, alternate freezing or thawing, and steepening of
slopes by erosion or human modification. Landslide problems can
be caused by land mismanagement, especially in mountainous and
coastal regions. In areas with high landslide potential, land-use
zoning, professional inspections, and proper design can minimize
many landslide, mudflow, and debris flow problems.

Generally, landslides in Sullivan County have not been

frequent in nature, with exception to the Craigie Clair area. Over
the past ten (10) years, the Craigie Clair Road area has
experienced 3 or 4 landslide events. In the past, these landslides
have closed a portion of the Town of Rockland’s highway system
and have caused an estimated $800,000 worth of damage. Hazard
mitigation work has been completed in recent years to stabilize and
reduce the impact of the problem. As a result of such work, more
minor and less frequent slides have occurred in this area.
The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District

indicated that there are six (6) known areas where landslides have
occurred within Sullivan County:
Russel Peters Farm (Route 121 - North Branch),

steep slope adjacent to North Branch Callicoon
Creek;
Ernie Reimer Farm (Route 95 Obernburg Road -

North Branch), steep slope adjacent to Callicoon
Creek;
County Route 128, between Jeffersonville and North

Branch, corrected by Sullivan County;
Along Craigie Clair Road, near Clear Lake adjacent to

Beaver Kill, which caused the closure of the road for
several years;

Steep slope along Route 151, South of Lew Beach,

required extensive grading & reforestation by SWCD;
and
Shin Creek Road, East of Irving Berlin home slid into

Shin Creek.
Figure 5.7 shows landslide susceptible areas within New

York State. In Sullivan County, a fairly large area of moderate
landslide susceptibility is shown along the County’s southern and
western boundaries. This area is deemed more susceptible to
landslide events because of the Delaware River that borders the
County to the southwest and west. The remainder of Sullivan
County is mapped as having a low landslide incidence. In the low
incidence areas, less than 1.5% of the land area is involved in
landslides, and in the moderate incidence areas, between 1.5%
and 15% of the land area is involved in landslide events. The
jurisdictions most susceptible to landslides are the Towns of
Cochecton, Tusten, Highland, and Lumberland.

Figure 5.7 – Landslide Susceptibility within New York State

(USGS, NYS Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2007)
5.1.11 Severe Storm
Description
Severe storms include hail storms, windstorms, and severe

thunderstorms (with associated severe wind events such as
derechos, gustnados, and downbursts). The National Weather
Service (NWS) defines a severe storm as one with a tornado and/or

surface hail ¾” or greater and/or wind gusts 50 knots (58 mph) or

greater. Such storms can cause damage from wind, hail, heavy
rainfall, and/or lightning strikes.
Thunderstorms – The National Weather Service (NWS)

estimates that over 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year
on the U.S. mainland. Approximately 10 percent are
classified as "severe." Thunderstorms can produce deadly
and damaging tornadoes, hailstorms, intense downburst and
microburst winds, lightning, and flash floods. Thunderstorms
spawn as many as 1,000 tornadoes each year as well. Since
1975, severe thunderstorms were involved in 327 Federal
disaster declarations within the U.S. In the United States, an
average of 300 people are injured and 80 people are killed
each year by lightning. Flash flooding is responsible for
more fatalities—more than 140 annually—than any other
thunderstorm-associated hazard.
The duration of a thunder event is determined by measuring

the time between the first peal of thunder and the last. The
last peal of thunder is defined to be that which is followed by
a period of at least 15 minutes without an additional peal. A
"thunder day" is defined as any day in which at least one
thunder peal is heard. Downburst winds are strong,
concentrated, straight-line winds created by falling rain and
sinking air that can reach speeds of 125 mph (200 km/h).
Microburst winds are more concentrated than downbursts,
with speeds up to 150 mph (240 km/h). Severe damage can
result from the spreading out of downbursts and microbursts,

which generally last 5 to 7 minutes. Due to wind shear and

detection difficulties, they pose the biggest threat to aircraft
departures and landings.
Lightning, which occurs during all thunderstorms, can strike

anywhere. Generated by the buildup of charged ions in a
thundercloud, the discharge of a lightning bolt interacts with
the best conducting object or surface on the ground. The air
in the channel of a lightning strike reaches temperatures
higher than 50,000ºF. The NWS classifies a thunderstorm
as severe if its winds reach or exceed 58 mph (km/h),
produces a tornado, or drops surface hail at least 0.75 in
(1.91 cm) in diameter (FEMA, MHIRA, 1997). According to
the U.S. Department of Commerce, 100-150 fatalities
occurred in New York State between 1959 and 1993, as a
result of lightning strikes.
For reference, a derecho is a widespread and long-lived

wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving
showers or thunderstorms (Storm Prediction Center, “About
Derechos”). A gustnado is a short-lived, ground-based
vortex that develops on a gust front associated with either
showers or thunderstorms (National Weather Service, 2009).
Windstorms – Wind is defined as the motion of air relative to

the earth's surface. The horizontal component of the three-
dimensional flow and the near-surface wind phenomenon
are the most significant aspects of the hazard. Extreme
windstorm events are associated with tropical cyclones,
winter cyclones, and severe thunderstorms. Winds vary

from zero at ground level to 200 mph (89 m/s) in the upper
atmospheric jet stream at 6 to 8 mi (10 to 13 km) above the
earth's surface. Large-scale extreme wind phenomena are
experienced over every region of the United States and its
territories. Figure 5.8 illustrates the wind zones mapped
across the United States and New York State.
Figure 5.8 –Wind Zones within the United States

(FEMA, Wind Zones, 2009)
Hailstorms – Hailstorms are often associated with severe

thunderstorms. Hailstorms are characterized by the balls or
irregularly shaped lumps of ice greater than 0.75 in (1.91
cm) in diameter which fall with rain. Early in the
developmental stages of a hailstorm, ice crystals form within
a low-pressure front due to warm air rising rapidly into the

upper atmosphere and the subsequent cooling of the air

mass. Frozen droplets gradually accumulate on the ice
crystals until they reach a certain weight, after which they fall
as precipitation. The size of hailstones is a direct function of
the severity and size of the storm. High velocity updraft
winds are required to keep hail in suspension in
thunderclouds. The strength of the updraft is a function of
the intensity of heating at the Earth's surface. Higher
temperatures at the surface increase the suspension time of
hail in the thunderclouds and increase the size of the
hailstones themselves (FEMA, MHIRA, 1997).
Peak periods for hailstorms are late spring and early

summer, the time of year when the jet stream migrates
northward across the U.S. Hailstorms can extensively
damage agriculture crops, particularly those that are
herbaceous and long-stemmed. Severe hailstorms can also
cause damage to buildings and automobiles, but rarely
cause fatalities or serious injury.
Severe storm events have been documented within Sullivan

County, including eight (8) that were disastrous enough to require a
Presidential Declaration of Disaster.
On June 19, 2007, thunderstorms led to flash flooding on

tributaries of the Delaware River, located on the border between
Delaware and Sullivan Counties. Roads, bridges, and homes were
damaged by the storm and subsequent flooding. Other disaster
declarations were similar, with severe thunderstorms causing

damages to trees and property.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), 176

thunderstorm and high wind events have been recorded for Sullivan
County between 1950 and March 31, 2010. Some of the major
storms recorded by the NCDC include:
• November 25, 2004: Thunderstorms downed trees

and power lines on Thanksgiving morning in Kenoza
Lake, Callicoon, and Jeffersonville. The NCDC
estimates property damage for this storm at $50,000;
• September 4, 2002: Severe thunderstorms caused

widespread power outages in Sullivan County. The
911 Center in White Lake was struck by lightning,
causing $50,000 in property damage;
• July 19, 2002: Lightning struck an auto body repair

shop in the Town of Tusten and started an electrical
fire. The structure was completely destroyed, as were
vehicles, tools, and equipment in the shop. The
NCDC estimates property damage for this storm at
$200,000;
• June 2, 2000: 4 people were seriously injured when a

tree was blown down on their tent at a campground in
the Hamlet of Barryville; and

• August 3, 1996: A woman was struck by lightning and

killed while working in her garden during a severe
thunderstorm in the Town of Fallsburg.
The NCDC database was queried to determine the history of

severe storm events that affected Sullivan County between
January 1, 1950 and March 2010, according to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The results from
this search are detailed in Table 25. The results of this query were
limited to events where wind gusts met or exceeded 50 knots or
hail was greater than 0.75 inches in diameter. These thresholds
were ignored if an event resulted in property or crop damage and/or
fatalities or injuries. Some results provided limited storm details
and were therefore left out of the results table. When reviewing
Table 26, it is important to note that “Tstm” refers to a thunderstorm
event.
Table 26 – NOAA NCDC Query Results: Severe Storm Events Recorded for Sullivan
County, January 1950 – March 2010
(NOAA, NCDC, Storm Events Search, 2010)
Property Crop
Magni- Deaths Injuries Damage Damage
Location Date Event tude (#) (#) ($) ($)
Sullivan County 6/9/1972 Hail 1.75 in 0 0 0 0
Sullivan County 6/24/1985 Hail 2 in 0 0 0 0
Sullivan County 7/12/1985 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Sullivan County 10/18/1990 Tstm Wind 63 kts 0 0 0 0

Property Crop
Lava 9/3/1993 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Upper Beechwood 6/27/1994 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Sackett Lake 7/24/1994 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Monticello 7/24/1994 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Wurtsboro 9/27/1994 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Rock Hill 5/24/1995 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Wurtsboro 5/24/1995 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Liberty 6/14/1995 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Wurtsboro 6/20/1995 Hail 2.5 in 0 0 $10,000 $2,000
Monticello 7/11/1995 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Swan Lake 8/31/1995 Tstm Wind 65 kts 0 0 0 0
Fallsburg 8/31/1995 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Grahamsville 8/31/1995 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $7,000 0
Woodridge 8/31/1995 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $14,000 0
Liberty 5/21/1996 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $7,000 0
Lumberland 5/21/1996 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Fallsburg 8/3/1996 Lightning N/A 1 0 0 0
Woodbourne 11/8/1996 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Shandelee 5/19/1997 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $25,000 0
Lake Huntington 8/16/1997 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $25,000 0
Cochecton 6/30/1998 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $15,000 0
Loch Sheldrake 8/24/1998 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $10,000 0

Property Crop
Lake Huntington 9/7/1998 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Monticello 7/6/1999 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Jeffersonville 7/17/1999 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $25,000 0
Jeffersonville 8/14/1999 Tstm Wind 0 kts 0 0 $15,000 0
Woodridge 5/10/2000 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Smallwood 5/10/2000 Tstm Wind 52 kts 0 0 0 0
Rock Hill 5/10/2000 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Grahamsville 5/18/2000 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Callicoon 5/24/2000 Tstm Wind 52 kts 0 0 0 0
Grahamsville 5/24/2000 Tstm Wind 52 kts 0 0 0 0
Wurtsboro 5/24/2000 Tstm Wind 52 kts 0 0 0 0
Highland Lake 6/2/2000 Tstm Wind 60 kts 0 4 0 0
Narrowsburg 8/12/2000 Lightning N/A 0 1 0 0
Bethel 6/20/2001 Tstm Wind 55 kts 0 0 0 0
Grahamsville 7/1/2001 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Hasbrouck 7/10/2001 Tstm Wind 60 kts 0 0 0 0
White Sulphur
Springs 5/31/2002 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Long Eddy 5/31/2002 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Tusten 7/19/2002 Lightning N/A 0 0 $200,000 0
Liberty 8/2/2002 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Woodbourne 8/2/2002 Lightning N/A 0 0 $50,000 0
White Lake 8/14/2002 Tstm Wind 55 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Callicoon Center 8/14/2002 Tstm Wind 55 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Sullivan County 9/4/2002 Lightning N/A 0 0 $50,000 0

Property Crop
Livingston Manor 5/24/2004 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Livingston Manor 8/12/2004 Tstm Wind 60 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Sullivan County 11/25/2004 Tstm Wind 60 kts 0 0 $50,000 0
Bethel 5/27/2005 Tstm Wind 60 kts 0 0 $20,000 0
Roscoe 6/6/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Livingston Manor 7/1/2005 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Monticello 7/1/2005 Lightning N/A 0 0 $10,000 0
Central Portion 7/27/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Callicoon 8/12/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $10,000 0
Barryville 8/12/2005 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Roscoe 8/13/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Cochecton 8/14/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Glen Spey 8/14/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Tusten 9/29/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Sullivan County 11/6/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $20,000 0
Callicoon 2/17/2006 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Roscoe 12/1/2006 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Barryville 12/1/2006 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Loch Sheldrake 12/1/2006 Tstm Wind 52 kts 0 0 $1,000 0
Rock Hill 12/1/2006 Ttstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0

Property Crop
Kenoza Lake 6/19/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Livingston Manor 6/27/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Bethel 6/27/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Fallsburg 6/27/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Smallwood 7/6/2007 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Barryville 7/10/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Yulan 7/10/2007 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Livingston Manor 7/27/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Tusten 8/3/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $2,000 0
Tylertown 8/3/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $1,000 0
Hunts Corners 8/3/2007 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Fosterdale 8/3/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Swan Lake 8/17/2007 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Fremont 10/8/2007 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $1,000 0
Liberty 6/10/2008 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Lava 6/10/2008 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Harris 6/10/2008 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Neversink 6/10/2008 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $3,000 0
Roscoe 6/16/2008 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Hurleyville 6/16/2008 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Woodbourne 6/16/2008 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Hurleyville 6/16/2008 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Lowes Corners 6/16/2008 Hail 2 in 0 0 0 $25,000
Bloomingburg 6/16/2008 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Grahamsville 6/16/2008 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0

Property Crop
White Sulphur
Springs 6/16/2008 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Bloomingburg 6/16/2008 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Glen Spey 6/18/2008 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Highland Lake 6/23/2008 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Highland Lake 8/2/2008 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Kenoza Lake 6/9/2009 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Bethel 6/9/2009 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Ten Mile River 6/9/2009 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Cochecton 6/9/2009 Hail 1.75 in 0 0 0 0
Highland Lake 6/9/2009 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Willowemoc 6/15/2009 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Liberty 6/25/2009 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Swan Lake 6/25/2009 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Callicoon 6/26/2009 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Swan Lake 6/26/2009 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Kauneonga Lake 6/26/2009 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Monticello 6/26/2009 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Smallwood 6/26/2009 Tstm Wind 52 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Harris 6/26/2009 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Woodridge 6/26/2009 Hail 1.25 in 0 0 0 0
Joscelyn 6/30/2009 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Lew Beach 6/30/2009 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 0 0
Lew Beach 6/30/2009 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $1,000 0
Glen Spey 7/7/2009 Hail 0.88 in 0 0 0 0
Lew Beach 7/7/2009 Hail 1 in 0 0 0 0
Bushville 8/21/2009 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0

Property Crop
Harris 8/21/2009 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $5,000 0
Hurleyville 8/21/2009 Tstm Wind 50 kts 0 0 $1,000 0
Liberty 8/21/2009 Hail 1.75 in 0 0 0 0
Totals: -- -- -- 1 5 $986,000 $27,000
5.1.12 Terrorism
Description
Terrorism is defined as the threat or use of violence to

achieve political or social ends usually associated with community
disruption and/or multiple injuries or deaths (HIRA-NY, Definitions
of Hazards).
The only act of terrorism in recent years that was declared a

Presidential Disaster was the attacks on September 11, 2001. The
disaster declaration for this terrorist attack included all Counties
within New York State. As a result of the programs implemented by
FEMA stemming from the attacks on September 11th, a study was
conducted in Sullivan County to identify the potential for terrorism in
the County. The study found that there are no significant targets in
the County, when compared to other areas across the Country, as
there are national landmarks, facilities, and governmental

establishments which would be more prone to terrorism due to the

close proximity of dense population areas.
5.1.13 Tornado
Description
Tornadoes are described as local atmospheric storms,

generally of short duration, formed by winds rotating at very high
speeds, usually in a counter-clockwise direction. The vortex of the
tornado can be up to several hundred yards wide and is visible to
the observer as a whirlpool-like column of winds rotating about a
hollow cavity or funnel. Tornado winds have been estimated to be
as high as 400 miles per hour (HIRA-NY, Definitions of Hazards).
The National Weather Service describes tornadoes as

violently rotating columns of air that come in contact with the
ground and extend from the base of a cumuliform cloud. A
condensation funnel does not need to reach to the ground for a
tornado to be present; a debris cloud underneath a thunderstorm is
all that is needed to confirm the presence of a tornado, even in the
absence of a condensation funnel. Tornadoes always start as
funnel clouds and may be accompanied by a loud roaring noise.
The most destructive and deadly tornados occur from

supercells, which area described as rotating thunderstorms with a
well-defined radar circulation called a mesocyclone. Supercells are
also capable of producing damaging hail, severe winds, frequent
lightning, and flash flooding. Tornado formation is believed to be

dictated mainly by things which happen on the storm scale, in and

around the mesocyclone (Edwards, NOAA Storm Prediction
Center, 2009).
Waterspout - A waterspout is a tornado over water.

Waterspouts can happen over seas, bays, and lakes, most
common in the U.S. along the southeast coast. Although
waterspouts are always tornadoes by definition, they do not
officially count in tornado records unless they hit land.
Waterspouts can overturn boats, damage larger ships,
cause significant damage when they hit land, and can cause
casualties, much like a regular land-based tornado. The
NWS often issues special marine warnings when
waterspouts are likely or have been sighted over coastal
waters.
Multi-Vortex Tornado – A multi-vortex tornado contains two

or more small, intense subvortices orbiting the center of the
larger tornado. When a tornado does not contain too much
dust and debris, the multiple vortices may be visible. These
vortices may form and die within a few seconds and can
happen in all sorts of tornado sizes. Subvortices are the
cause of most of the narrow, short, extreme swaths of
damage that sometimes arc through larger tornado paths.

The occurrences of tornadoes are typically documented for

the most part. Using data collected from FEMA and using ESRI
software, tornadoes on average, occur every 8 years in Sullivan
County. Though the occurrences are infrequent, the impacts can
be great. Sullivan County is in Wind Zone II (160 mph) and located
within a region susceptible to hurricane-like weather patterns
(Figure 5.9).
Figure 5.9 – Wind zones within New York State are depicted along with
historical tornado tracks that occurred between 1961 and 1990
(FEMA, Tornadoes and Windstorms, June 2007)

There are one to five recorded tornadoes per 1,000 square

miles in Sullivan County, based on NOAA, Storm Prediction Center
Statistics. A quantitative value cannot be determined for this
hazard because of the vast ranges of damage that can result.
Estimations of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage can
be assumed for heavily populated and well developed areas and
estimations of millions of dollars worth of damages can be assumed
for smaller less populated areas, similar to Sullivan County. A list
of known Sullivan County Tornado events is listed below in Table
27. Table 28 details the F-scale system that is used to rate the
magnitude of tornado events. This provides a reference for the F-
scale figures included in Table 27.
Table 27 – NOAA NCDC query results: tornado events recorded for Sullivan County,
January 1950 – March 2010
Property Crop
Sullivan County 05/09/1961 Tornado F2 0 4 $2,500,000 0
Sullivan County 06/09/1972 Tornado F2 0 2 $250,000 0
Sullivan County 11/16/1989 Tornado F1 0 0 $25,000,000 0
Monticello 09/28/1996 Tornado F1 0 1 $500,000 0
A severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado south of the Village of Monticello, causing damage to trees, homes, and
property as it moved northerly through the Village.
Rock Hill 06/02/2000 Tornado F0 0 0 $250,000 0
Wind damage southeast of Monticello was determined to be tornadic after isolated areas of property damage were
observed in the area. The tornado was likely aloft for much of the storm, with isolated ground interaction.

Table 27 – NOAA NCDC query results: tornado events recorded for Sullivan County,
January 1950 – March 2010
Property Crop
Aden 07/21/2003 Tornado F1 0 0 $100,000 0
The tornado touched down about mile northwest of Neversink Reservoir, causing damage to trees, homes, and
property. The tornado tracked to the northeast and lifted close to Claryville in northeast Sullivan County.
Bethel 08/21/2009 Funnel Cloud 0 0 0 0 0
Totals: -- -- -- 0 9 $29,600,000 0
Table 28 – Enhanced F-scale system used to rate magnitude of tornado events

(NOAA, Storm Prediction Center, Enhanced F-Scale)
Fujita Scale Derived EF Scale Operational EF Scale
Fastest ¼-mile 3 Second EF 3 Second EF 3 Second
F Number
(mph) Gust (mph) Number Gust (mph) Number Gust (mph)
0 40-72 45-78 0 65-85 0 65-85
1 73-112 79-117 1 86-109 1 86-110
2 113-157 118-161 2 110-137 2 111-135
3 158-207 162-209 3 138-167 3 136-165
4 208-260 210-261 4 168-199 4 166-200
5 261-318 262-317 5 200-234 5 Over 200

Figure 5.10 – Tornado Activity in United States, 1950-1998
This figure reveals that Sullivan County falls under the light
yellow shaded area. The yellow shaded area is an area where one
(1) to five (5) F3-F5 tornados per every 1,000 square miles have
been recorded. This is not a large number; however, it does show
that tornados do occur within Sullivan County.

5.1.14 Transportation Accident
Description
A transportation accident is defined as a mishap involving

one or more conveyances on land, sea, and/or in the air, which
results in mass casualties and/or substantial loss of property.
Transportation accidents can occur at any time. Generally,

there are two to three major accidents a year that result in fatalities
in Sullivan County. Damages that may result from a transportation
accident include loss of life, bodily damages, car damages,
structural damages, etc.
Transportation accidents give no warning and generally last

no more than a few seconds in duration. Often times, the damages
involved in accidents, particularly vehicular, are the responsibility of
the drivers involved. When damage to public infrastructure occurs,
the local jurisdictions may be responsible to make repairs. No
significant transportation accidents that resulted in a large number
of casualties, caused a large amount of damage, or created a large
infrastructure repair need were uncovered within Sullivan County.

5.1.15 Utility Failure
Description
Utility failure includes the loss of electric power supply,

telephone service, or public water supply as a result of an internal
system failure and not by the effects of a natural disaster. A
widespread electrical power outage could cause traffic accidents,
civil unrest, and failures to other utility infrastructure that relies on
electricity.
Utility Failure is not an easy hazard to profile. Human beings

rely so heavily on electricity that the loss of utilities can easily
disrupt many daily activities. Emergency services would not
function at full power due to the many electrical devices that they
rely on during emergency situations such as radios, dispatching
equipment, computers, etc.
The frequency of occurrence of a significant power failure is

approximately once a year and usually has duration of less than a
single day (less than 24 hours). One event occurred in November
of 2002, where power was lost for as long as up to five days in
some areas of the County. This event was caused by freezing rain
in combination with an ice storm.
There was also the power outage blackout of August 2003,

which impacted much of the Northeastern United States. Power

was restored by the following day; however thousands of people

were impacted. This power outage event was declared a
Presidential Disaster, authorizing up to $5 million in federal funding
to reimburse local and state governments that were negatively
impacted by the hazard event.
This hazard is reported as one of the more frequent hazard

events that Sullivan County deals with. The power to the County is
supplied by the following distribution companies: (1) Central
Hudson Gas and Electric, (2) New York State Electric and Gas
(NYSEG) and (3) Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. Power
Failures are being handled more efficiently today due to the
research and development of the Outage Management Systems
(OMS). New GIS software is allowing utility companies to pinpoint
exact locations of outages, rather than only knowing a general
location, which in turn shortens the overall response time of the
utility crews. Also, the development of more reliable circuit
protection equipment for each circuit aids in the overall reliability of
the circuit being protected.
Estimations of potential losses range from simply an

inconvenience to some residents, to huge economic losses for the
utility companies doing the repair work. Although accurate figures
were not found to assess the cost of power outages, the disruption
of services, spoiling of food, and loss of work production could
range from the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.

5.1.16 Winter Storms (Severe)
Description
A severe winter storm is described as a storm system that

develops in late fall to early spring and deposits wintry precipitation,
such as snow, sleet, or freezing rain, with a significant impact on
transportation systems and public safety. According to the HIRA-
NY definitions of hazards, a severe winter storm could meet the
following definitions:
• Heavy snow: at least 6 inches in 12 hours or less;
• Blizzard: low temperatures, winds 35 mph or greater,

and sufficient falling and/or blowing snow in the air to
frequently reduce visibility to ¼ mile or less for a
duration of at least three hours; or
• Severe blizzard: temperatures near or below 10°F,

winds exceeding 45 mph, and visibility reduced by
snow to near zero for a duration of at least 3 hours.
Winter storms have impacted the whole County. A winter

storm warning is similar to that of an ice storm, and can be found in
the same manner, by weather alerts. The Blizzard of 1996,
followed by flooding, hit the Appalachians, the Mid-Atlantic Region,
and the Northeastern United States (including Sullivan County).
This winter storm resulted in a total of over $3.0 billion dollars in

damages. This storm also accounted for 187 deaths, according to

information obtained from the National Climatic Data Center. In
general, damages can occur anywhere from thousands of dollars to
billions of dollars, depending on the severity and longevity of the
storm event.
The National Climatic Data Center shows that between

January 1993 and March 2010, 47 heavy snow events occurred
within Sullivan County. These events vary in severity, ranging from
minimal property damage to $6 million across several counties.
Thirteen (13) winter storm events are also reported by the NCDC.
Since 1993, no injuries or fatalities have been documented as a
result of heavy snowfall events within Sullivan County. Locations of
heavy snow events or winter storms are not included in Table 29
because such hazard events are so widespread that often times the
entire County was affected by the storm event. The damage
amounts included for each storm event represent overall damage
estimates, not just damages that occurred within Sullivan County;
no County specific damage costs were available.
Table 29 – NOAA NCDC Query Results: Severe Winter Storm Events

Recorded for Sullivan County, January 1993 – March 2010
(NOAA, NCDC,Storm Events Search, 2010)
Deaths Injuries Property
Date Event Crop Damage ($)
(#) (#) Damage ($)
2/8/1994 Heavy snow 0 0 $500,000 0
3/2/1994 Heavy snow 0 0 $500,000 0
2/4/1995 Heavy snow 0 0 $500,000 0
11/14/1995 Heavy snow 0 0 $180,000 0
12/9/1995 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/14/1995 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/2/1996 Heavy snow 0 0 $73,000 0


(#) (#) Damage ($)
1/7/1996 Heavy snow 0 0 $60,000 0
1/12/1996 Heavy snow 0 0 $18,000 0
3/6/1996 Heavy snow 3 10 0 0
None of the reported deaths and injuries occurred in Sullivan County.
12/13/1996 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
3/31/1997 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
4/1/1997 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/29/1997 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
2/24/1998 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
3/20/1998 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/8/1999 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
1/13/1999 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
3/14/1999 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/12/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/20/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/25/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/30/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
2/18/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
4/8/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/13/2000 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
12/30/2000 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/20/2001 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
2/5/2001 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
3/4/2001 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
3/9/2001 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/8/2001 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/6/2002 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/19/2002 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/31/2002 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
2/1/2002 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
12/5/2002 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
1/3/2003 Heavy snow 0 0 $6,000,000 0
2/17/2003 Heavy snow 0 0 $2,700,000 0
3/6/2003 Heavy snow 0 0 $50,000 0


(#) (#) Damage ($)
12/6/2003 Heavy snow 0 0 $220,000 0
1/27/2004 Heavy snow 0 0 $300,000 0
1/22/2005 Heavy snow 0 0 $480,000 0
3/1/2005 Heavy snow 0 0 $360,000 0
3/24/2005 Heavy snow 0 0 $30,000 0
12/9/2005 Heavy snow 0 0 $20,000 0
12/16/2005 Winter storm 0 0 $10,000 0
1/3/2006 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
2/13/2007 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
3/16/2007 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/13/2007 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/30/2007 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
2/22/2008 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
12/19/2008 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
1/18/2009 Heavy snow 0 0 0 0
12/9/2009 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
2/23/2010 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
2/25/2010 Winter storm 0 0 0 0
Totals: -- 3 10 $12,001,000 0
Sullivan County declared a state of emergency for the

“Blizzard of 2010”, due to the snowfall accumulation and high winds
that occurred over several days in February. Portions of the
County received snowfall in excess of 4.5 feet, and damage and
power outages as a result of the storm were widespread.
Two records of Federal Disaster Declarations involving

winter storms were also found:

FEMA-3184-EM, New York: Incident Period:

February 17-18, 2003 Public Assistance (assistance
to State and local governments for the repair or
replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities is
provided to Sullivan County. Costs were not available
at the time of the writing of this plan.
FEMA-3173-EM, New York: Incident Period:

December 25-26, 2002 and January 3-4, 2003 FEMA
provided assistance for emergency protective
measures (Category B) under the Public Assistance
program to save lives, protect public health and
safety, and property. This emergency assistance was
provided for a period of 96 hours for Sullivan County.
A total of $897,750 was obligated to applicants in
Sullivan County, including $119,682.71 for the County
of Sullivan.
The costs involved with winter storms involves the repairs to

damaged structures, loss of utilities, snow removal equipment
maintenance and man-power for snow removal. Actual costs can
range from the thousands to millions depending upon severity,
duration, and nature of the event.

5.2 Natural Gas Drilling
The potential for natural gas drilling related to the Marcellus Shale
deposits in Sullivan County and throughout the Southern Tier portion of New
York State has created a tremendous amount of concern regarding the possible
environmental effects of the drilling process. Drilling for natural gas in shale
deposits like those in the Marcellus play, uses a process termed hydraulic
fracturing, also known as hydrofracking or fracking, in which the gas is extracted
from shale and other geologic formations through a horizontal well drilling
technique which is not currently permitted in New York State. Hydrofracking
refers to the pumping of a mixture of water, chemicals, and sand into the rock
formations creating fractures in the shale that allow the natural gas to escape to
a production well where it is extracted and collected. Permits to allow these
drilling methods to be used cannot be issued until the NYSDEC finalizes the
Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) the department
is currently developing. This SGEIS will essentially dictate the rules by which the
drilling companies will have to abide by to minimize the effects that drilling
activities will have on the surrounding environment. The NYSDEC is currently in
the process of evaluating comments that were received during the public
comment period for the SGEIS and has yet to indicate when they estimate they
will be completing the environmental review process.
While there are currently no natural gas wells located within Sullivan
County, thousands of acres of land, particularly in the western portion of the
County, have already been leased for potential future gas drilling operations.
Many of the participating jurisdictions in the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
expressed concerns regarding potential cascading effects that could result from
natural gas drilling within their municipal limits. Many articles on this topic have
been published in area papers in recent months and some of the participating

jurisdictions submitted formal comments to the NYSDEC during the SGEIS public
comment period. In addition, Sullivan County recently adopted a formal
resolution to exclude natural gas drilling on County-owned properties.
While horizontal natural gas drilling is not considered a natural hazard, the
consensus is that such drilling techniques present a significant potential to create
human-caused environmental disasters in such categories as oils spills,
explosions and fire, fixed site and in-transit hazardous materials spills, and water
supply contamination. Minimizing this potential has been the goal of Sullivan
County’s Public Safety Commissioner, Richard Martinkovic, for some time now.
In a recent newspaper article, the Commissioner indicated that he and his
department have been researching how best to prepare the County to respond to
such events in order to help mitigate the potential effects of natural gas drilling.
In speaking with other emergency management coordinators who have had
experience dealing with similar drilling related issues throughout the state, the
conclusion is that advanced coordination and planning with the drilling
companies has proven to be the best course of action. As such, prior to
beginning drilling operations within the County, drillers will need to meet with, and
provide detailed information to, the County. This detailed information may
include how the drillers and emergency responders will interact and what their
responsibilities are, where equipment and infrastructure will be located, how the
fracking fluids will be brought to and from the drill sites, and what safety
precautions will be executed before, during, and after drilling events, particularly
if an emergency occurs (Hust, 2010).
As stated earlier, natural gas drilling using the horizontal drilling technique
is not currently permitted within New York State and, based on information to
date, may not ever be allowed within the New York City Watershed, which
includes a small portion of Sullivan County (Figure 5.11). As a process of this

HMP Update, it may be premature to attempt to identify and include all potential
effects that could occur from these proposed natural gas drilling techniques since
there is little or no history available regarding such activities within New York
State. In addition to the mitigation measures currently being researched and
developed, as the issue progresses during the next 5-year Sullivan County HMP
Update timeframe, it will be imperative that this section be reviewed and
expanded further in the future, to accommodate and address all of the identified
concerns.

Figure 5.11 – NYC Drinking Water Supply: Catskill and

Delaware Watershed Boundaries and Included Jurisdictions
(NYSDEP, 2007)

6.0 Hazard Vulnerability
The Section 2.2 work was completed in order to identify the severity of the
hazards in order to: (1) guide subsequent ranking of such hazards in order of the most
severe and/or frequently occurring type; (2) help determine the highest priority of need
with respect to implementation of pre-disaster action; and (3) guide the focus for
recommendations to be made by the Plan.
Each Town and Village was asked to provide information concerning the
occurrence of hazards in their community and to help identify what areas these hazards
affect. This information was combined with information provided by FEMA, via the
FEMA website, and from SEMO with respect to relative cost of damages known for
various declared disasters.
6.1 Identify Assets
Similar to most communities, Sullivan County and its Towns and

Villages have numerous critical facilities. These facilities include, but are
not limited to, the E 911 Emergency Center, schools, fire departments,
hospitals, medical centers, County and Town highway garages,
government agencies, Town and Village Halls, police departments, local
operational offices for telephone and electrical power utilities, airports,
water supply facilities, waste water treatment facilities, etc. For the
purpose of the preparation of this planning document, a series of tables of
these facilities was prepared using information provided by the County,
Towns, and Villages. As indicated, these tables are presented in
Appendix C and provide the name of each facility and its location within
Sullivan County. These critical facility tables have been revised since the

original plan to include additional facilities and to account for changes of

address.
A set of tables has been inserted into Appendix G to show the main
hazards that concern each participating jurisdiction. Table G-1 (previously
D-1 in 2005 plan) has been revised from the original plan to reflect any
changes requested by the participating jurisdictions. Table G-2
(previously D-4 in 2005 plan) has also been revised to indicate the types
of critical facilities that could be impacted by different hazard events based
on their geographic locations. These tables will be updated as necessary
in future editions and updates of the plan.
6.2 Damage Potential
Also worth noting is that of the 44,730 total housing units in Sullivan
County, 20,145 units were built prior to 1960 and are therefore a minimum
of 50 years old (U.S. Census Bureau). This reveals that about 45% of the
housing units in the County may be more susceptible to being impacted by
an ice storm, winter storm, windstorm, fire event, etc. Also, the median
value of a housing unit in Sullivan County is $93,300 (Census 2000).
Therefore, if 0.1% (or 44.73 total housing units) were impacted by a storm,
there is a potential for $4,173,309 worth of damages to occur.
The following Table 30 provides an estimated dollar figure for

losses associated with some of the natural hazards that were profiled in
this plan. These costs were developed on the basis of past historic
information and the use of engineering judgment. The list provided
represents a range of costs for a small to large event.

Table 30 - Natural Hazards: Range of Potential Damages ($)

Private Sector Public Sector
Dam Failure $1,000 - $5,000 $1,000,000
Drought $10,000 - $100,000 Not known at this time
Earthquake Not known at this time Not known at this time
Floods $118 - $3,000,000 $2,000,000 - $7,000,000
Hail Storm $100 - $25,000 Negligible
Hurricanes* Insufficient data Insufficient data
Ice Jams No known losses No known losses
Landslides** Insufficient data $2,000 - $500,000
Tornadoes ** $10,000 - $10,000,000 $0 - $10,000,000
Winter Storms *** $118 - $3,000,000 $2,000,000 - $7,000,000
* May be similar to flood damages, no specific cost data is available.
** Speculative as no data is available regarding the level of damages due to past
events was found.
*** Winter Storms resulting in flooding due to quick thaw have the same impacts as
floods.
6.3 Analyzing Development Trends
The types and extent of development trends needs to be considered

during the assessment of hazards. Development can increase or decrease risks
and can introduce new hazards to a jurisdiction. Generally, previous County
development has centered on tourism, secondary and primary homes, and light
commercial businesses. Due to limitations in public water supply and waste
disposal, heavy industrial development is not prevalent within the County. Light
commercial development and residential development is expected to continue.
Housing in adjacent Orange County is more expensive than housing in Sullivan
County, leading to a larger housing need in Sullivan County. Also, the potential
event of casino gaming will continue to propagate tourism within the County.
As can be expected, the population growth will expose more people to the
hazards which arise in the County. However, this increase in population and

tourism is not expected to have a significant effect on the strategy needed for
pre-disaster mitigation efforts. Future updates of this Plan will need to ascertain
if this assumption will remain appropriate. Hence, for the purposes of this plan
update, development trends in Sullivan County are not at this time a factor in the
pre-disaster action decision making process.
It can be expected that population growth within the County will increase
at a rate of 2% to 4% annually, with a directly proportionate increase in housing
stock. Hence, private sector losses could be expected to increase at the rate of
2% to 4% a year on average. Additional private sector losses may occur due to
a 1% to 2% increase in commercial activity which may follow the population
growth. With respect to public sector losses we would not expect as great of an
increase as may occur within the private sector. Hence, a 0.5% to 1% increase
in public sector losses per year at most is estimated.

7.0 Hazard Mitigation
7.1 Ranking of Risks
As mentioned in Section 4.2, County and municipal representatives

utilized the State’s HIRA-NY computer program to assess risks on a County-wide
basis. Table 15 summarizes the results of the County-wide analysis of the 8
natural and technological hazards. For the 2005 Plan, a questionnaire asking
the Towns and Villages to rank the hazards in their geographic area was
distributed along with instructions for each community to rank their top hazards of
concern. For this plan update, the hazards included in the 2010 HIRA-NY
assessment recently completed by the County are recognized as the top hazards
of concern for the County. The risks associated with each analyzed hazard
were considered during the HIRA-NY risk assessment process by all participants.
7.2 Mitigation Goals
The prime objective of setting hazard mitigation goals is to aid in the

reduction and/or the elimination of losses from hazard events. In concentrating
on the top five natural hazards of concern which include: flood, severe storm,
winter storm (severe), earthquake, and ice storm; resources can be better
focused on achieving progress towards minimizing impacts that could result from
such hazards. It is important to create goals that are tangible. The following is a
listing of the goals which would help towards diminishing the impacts of the five
natural hazards of concern, in conjunction with the other natural and
technological hazards assessed in this plan update.
• Goal 1: Improve County-wide Transportation Infrastructure and

Networks

• Goal 2: Reduce Vulnerability of Residential and Commercial

Properties to Flooding Events
• Goal 3: Preserve and Enhance the Natural Environment
• Goal 4: Increase Community Preparedness for Large-scale Hazard

Events
• Goal 5: Reduce the Potential Impact of Disasters on the Critical

Facilities Identified within the County
• Goal 6: Increase Public Understanding, Support, and Demand for

Hazard Mitigation
These goals were developed based on the risk assessment results,

County vulnerabilities, and County and jurisdictional capabilities and
preparedness when it comes to the occurrence of hazard events. The goals
identified in this plan update represent what plan participants are hoping to
achieve through the implementation of this Hazard Mitigation Plan.
7.3 Mitigation Actions
Several mitigation actions were proposed by participating jurisdictions in

order to reduce the impact of potential hazard events. The implementation of
these specific mitigation actions would aid in achieving the goals of the County’s
hazard mitigation plan. The proposed mitigation actions are varied, but can be
grouped into six broad categories as indicated by FEMA 386-3:
• Prevention – Government administrative or regulatory actions or

processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed
and built. These actions also include public activities to reduce

hazard losses. Examples include planning and zoning, building

codes, capital government programs, open space preservation, and
storm water management regulations.
• Property Protection – Actions that involve the modification of

existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard, or
removal from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition,
elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-
resistant glass.
• Public Education and Awareness – Actions to inform and

educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about the
hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include
outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information
centers, and school-age and adult education programs.
• Natural Resource Protection – Actions that, in addition to

minimizing hazard losses, also preserve or restore the functions of
natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion
control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest
and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and
preservation.
• Emergency Services – Actions that protect people and property

during and immediately after a disaster or hazard event. Services
include warning systems, emergency response services, and
protection of critical facilities.
• Structural Projects – Actions that involve the construction of

structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures
include dams, levees, floodwalls, seawalls, retaining walls, and safe
rooms.

Table 30 lists all the mitigation actions that were proposed by participating
jurisdictions, agencies, and members of the public. The hazards that would be
mitigated by each proposed action are also noted in Table 31. Some actions
relate to a specific hazard event, while others are proposed to mitigate the
impacts of multiple hazards. All the mitigation actions included in this plan
update have been reviewed by plan participants to ensure that they meet the
goals of the plan. Appendix H includes a specific list of County transportation
projects that have been completed since the 2005 HMP and projects that are
included as proposed mitigation actions in this Plan Update.
Table 31 – Mitigation Actions
Structural Collapse
Transp. Accident
Severe Storm
Haz Materials
Utility Failure
Winter Storm
Dam Failure
Civil Unrest
Earthquake
Action
Landslide
Terrorism
Ice Storm
Tornado
Drought
Ice Jam
Flood
Fire
Stream restoration activities to reduce flooding

X X X X
(All Jurisdictions)
Request the completion of a stormwater
management plan for new development (All X X X
Jurisdictions)
Acquire generators for critical facilities,
including emergency shelters and evacuation X
locations (All Jurisdictions)
Replace and/or rehabilitate existing
X X X
transportation infrastructure (All Jurisdictions)
Increase public awareness and education
programs to prepare for disaster events (All X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Jurisdictions)
Stream maintenance to remove debris from
channels and from structure locations along X X X X X
waterways (SWCD, All Jurisdictions)
Stormwater training for planning boards –
continue existing County SWCD flood X X X X
remediation program (SWCD, All Jurisdictions)
Improve, where necessary, emergency
response, law enforcement, and DPW radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
communication systems (All Jurisdictions)

Structural Collapse
Transp. Accident
Severe Storm
Haz Materials
Utility Failure
Winter Storm
Dam Failure
Civil Unrest
Earthquake
Action
Landslide
Terrorism
Ice Storm
Tornado
Drought
Ice Jam
Flood
Fire
Initiate coordination with railway owners to
regularly assess conditions of railroad
X X
infrastructure (Sullivan County, Towns:
Fremont, Tusten, Cochecton, Delaware)
Identify emergency shelter locations, establish
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
if necessary (All Jurisdictions)
Install stormwater drainage system (Village of
X X X X X
Jeffersonville)
Upgrade signage along evacuation routes
(Village of Jeffersonville)
Extend Lovett Lane to Swiss Hill to improve
emergency vehicle access and response time X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Replace/rehab Philipsport Rd Bridge to
minimize flooding issues (Town of X X
Mamakating)
Educational mailings sent to public on
potential hazards (Town of Lumberland)
Replace/rehab Rt 97, Hollow Rd, Sweeny Rd
X X X
(Town of Lumberland)
Improve/upgrade stormwater drainage system
X
(Village of Monticello)
Relocate DPW fuel storage tanks (Village of
X X
Monticello)
Replace/rehab Brook Rd, Ballard Rd, Burr Rd,
West Shore Rd, Wormuth Rd, Laird Rd to X X X
minimize flooding impacts (Town of Bethel)
Replace/rehab Mill Rd Bridge, CR 44 &
French, Rt 42/43 Bridge to minimize flood X X X
damage (Town of Forestburg)
Replace/rehab Friedenstein Rd & Basket Rd,
Deer Lake Rd, Town Rd #10 & Buck Brook Rd X X X
to minimize flooding (Town of Fremont)
Replace/rehab Greenfield Rd to minimize
X X X
flooding impacts (Village of Woodridge)
Replace/rehab Sullivan St Bridge to reduce
X X X
flood damage (Village of Wurtsboro)

Structural Collapse
Transp. Accident
Severe Storm
Haz Materials
Utility Failure
Winter Storm
Dam Failure
Civil Unrest
Earthquake
Action
Landslide
Terrorism
Ice Storm
Tornado
Drought
Ice Jam
Flood
Fire
Improve stormwater drainage system along
Canal St to minimize flooding impacts (Village X X X
of Wurtsboro)
Initiate maintenance program remove debris
jams from Earl Myers Bridge Rd (Town of X X X X X
Callicoon)
Replace/rehab Youngsville NYS Bridge/Route
52, Dewatts Flats to reduce flood impacts X X X
(Town of Callicoon)
Increase and promote utility tree trimming and
private property tree maintenance (Town of X X X X X
Callicoon)
Feasibility assessment of extending water and
X X X
sewer districts (Town of Callicoon)
Replace/rehab Lake Erie Bridge and Swamp
Pond Road to reduce flood damage (Town of X X X
Tusten)
Erect emergency tower to inform public of
disaster events (Town of Tusten)
Expand public water for fire suppression
X X
needs (Town of Tusten)
Replace/rehab Main St/Beechwoods Rd, CR
164 and CR 52 to reduce flooding issues X X X
(Town of Delaware)
Replace/rehab Airport Rd, Anderson Rd, Aden
X X X
Rd to reduce flood impacts (Town of Liberty)
Implement program to assess and maintain
condition of box culverts on private property X X X
(Village of Liberty)
Replace/rehab West St Bridge, Park&Rec
parking lot culvert, Church St to minimize flood X X X
damage (Village of Liberty)
Initiate program to monitor condition of sewer
mains to avoid discharge of effluent (water X
contam.) (Village of Liberty)
Execute program to monitor privately-owned
X X
dams to avoid failures (Village of Liberty)
Replace/rehab Hardy St to reduce flood
X
impacts (Town of Rockland)

Structural Collapse
Transp. Accident
Severe Storm
Haz Materials
Utility Failure
Winter Storm
Dam Failure
Civil Unrest
Earthquake
Action
Landslide
Terrorism
Ice Storm
Tornado
Drought
Ice Jam
Flood
Fire
Airport Road/Levenworth Road area culvert
replacement to minimize flooding (Town of X X X
Highland)
Sullivan County transportation improvement
projects to reduce flooding impacts (listed in X X X X X
Appendix H) (Sullivan County)
NFIP Mitigation Actions to Reduce Flood Impacts (All Jurisdictions)
Update/revise floodplain management
X
ordinances to comply with FEMA regulations
Designate/install a Floodplain Management
X
Administrator
Install/train staff members to adequately
enforce NFIP regulations and floodplain X
ordinances
Update/revise floodplain ordinances to comply
X
with current and future FEMA FIRMs
Require staff involved with the management of
floodplains and enforcement of ordinances to X
become Certified Floodplain Managers
Join the Community Rating System (CRS) X
These mitigation actions were proposed by participating jurisdictions

based on their effectiveness in accomplishing one or more of the goals
associated with Sullivan County’s 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
7.4 Mitigation Strategy
There are many factors that must be considered when implementing a

mitigation action. Table 32 displays details of each mitigation action, including
specific goals achieved, implementing agency(ies), estimated costs, potential
funding sources, and implementation timeframes.

The approximate costs considered for each mitigation action were

determined based on estimated price ranges. The levels for the cost estimates
are as follows:
• Low: cost is estimated to be below $10,000

• Medium: cost is estimated to be between $10,000 and $100,000
• High: cost is estimated to be over $100,000
The implementation timeframes provided for each mitigation action are

also estimated. The levels for the timeframe estimates for each mitigation action
are as follows:
• Short: completion anticipated within 1-2 years

• Moderate: completion anticipated within 5 years
• Long: completion anticipated in greater than 5 years
For some mitigation actions timeframe is presented as a range. This

indicates that the action is currently being implemented or should be
implemented as soon as possible and that it will continue throughout the life of
the current mitigation plan. Often, long-term actions require updates, annual
reviews, or extensive coordination and/or implementation that are expected to
take longer than 5 years to complete.

Table 32 – Mitigation Action Strategy Specifics

Assumed Potential
Hazard(s) Implementing Estimated Funding Implementation
Mitigation Action Mitigated Goals Met Agency Cost Level Sources Timeframe
HMGP,
Stream restoration activities to reduce Dam Failure, SWCD, DPEM, DPW,
2, 3, 5 Moderate SWCD, State Moderate
flooding (All Jurisdictions) Flood, Ice Jam Municipalities
Grant
Request the completion of a stormwater
Flood, Landslide, DPEM to assist No Funding
management plan for new development (All 2, 6 Low Short
Structural Collapse Municipalities Required
Jurisdictions)
Municipal
Acquire generators for critical facilities, Budget,
including emergency shelters and evacuation Utility Failure 4, 5 SCEMP/LEPC High County Long
locations (All Jurisdictions) Budget, NYS
Member Items
DOT, FHWA,
Replace and/or rehabilitate existing Flood, Haz Mat,
1 Municipalities High Municipal Long
transportation infrastructure (All Jurisdictions) Transp. Accident
Budget
Municipal
Increase public awareness and education Emergency
Budget, State
programs to prepare for disaster events (All All Hazards 4, 6 Management and Low Short
Grant, County
Jurisdictions) Public Safety
Funds
Stream maintenance to remove debris from Dam Failure,
SWCD, DPEM, FEMA, County
channels and from structure locations along Flood, Ice Jam, 1, 2, 3, 5 Low Moderate
Municipalities Funds
waterways (SWCD, All Jurisdictions) Structural Collapse
Stormwater training for planning boards –
SWCD,
continue existing County SWCD flood Flood, Landslide,
4, 6 SWCD, DPEM Moderate County Funds, Moderate
remediation program (SWCD, All Structural Collapse
State Grant
Jurisdictions)
Improve, where necessary, emergency Municipal
Emergency
response, law enforcement, and DPW radio All Hazards 4 High Budget, Long
Management
communication systems (All Jurisdictions) County Budget


Assumed Potential
Initiate coordination with railway owners to
County Funds,
regularly assess conditions of railroad Haz Mat, Transp. Emergency
1 Moderate Municipal Long
infrastructure (Sullivan County, Towns: Accident Management
Budget
Fremont, Tusten, Cochecton, Delaware)
Identify emergency shelter locations, Emergency
All Hazards 4 Low County Budget Short
establish if necessary (All Jurisdictions) Management
Dam Failure,
Flood, Landslide, Municipal
Install stormwater drainage system (Village of
Structural 2, 4, 5 Village of Jeffersonville High Budget, State Long
Jeffersonville)
Collapse, Utility Grant
Failure
Municipal
Upgrade signage along evacuation routes Village of Jeffersonville,
All Hazards 4 Moderate Budget, Moderate
(Village of Jeffersonville) DPW, DOT
County Funds
Extend Lovett Lane to Swiss Hill to improve
Municipal
emergency vehicle access and response time All Hazards 1, 4 Village of Jeffersonville High Long
Budget
Replace/rehab Philipsport Rd Bridge to DOT, FHWA,
Town of Mamakating or
minimize flooding issues (Town of Flood 1, 2 High Municipal/ Long
County DPW
Mamakating) County Budget
Educational mailings sent to public on Municipal
All Hazards 4, 6 Town of Lumberland Low Short
potential hazards (Town of Lumberland) Budget
Flood, Severe DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Rt 97, Hollow Rd, Sweeny Rd Town of Lumberland,
Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Municipal Long
(Town of Lumberland) DOT
Storm Budget
Municipal
Improve/upgrade stormwater drainage
Flood 2, 5 Village of Monticello Moderate Budget, State Long
system (Village of Monticello)
Grant


Assumed Potential
State &
Relocate DPW fuel storage tanks (Village of County Funds,
Fire, Haz Mat 5 Village of Monticello Moderate Long
Monticello) Municipal
Budget
Replace/rehab Brook Rd, Ballard Rd, Burr Flood, Severe DOT, FHWA,
Town of Bethel, County
Rd, West Shore Rd, Wormuth Rd, Laird Rd to Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Municipal Long
DPW
minimize flooding impacts (Town of Bethel) Storm Budget
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Mill Rd Bridge, CR 44 & Flood, Severe
Town of Forestburg, Municipal
French, Rt 42/43 Bridge to minimize flood Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Long
DPW, DOT Budget,
damage (Town of Forestburg) Storm
County Funds
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Friedenstein Rd & Basket Rd, Flood, Severe
Town of Fremont Municipal
Deer Lake Rd, Town Rd #10 & Buck Brook Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Long
Highway Dept. Budget,
Rd to minimize flooding (Town of Fremont) Storm
County Funds
DOT, FHWA,
Flood, Severe
Replace/rehab Greenfield Rd to minimize Municipal
Storm, Winter 1, 2 Village of Woodbridge Moderate Long
flooding impacts (Village of Woodridge) Budget,
Storm
County Budget
DOT, FHWA,
Flood, Severe
Replace/rehab Sullivan St Bridge to reduce Village of Wurtsboro, Municipal
Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Long
flood damage (Village of Wurtsboro) DOT Budget,
Storm
County Budget
Improve stormwater drainage system along Flood, Severe Municipal
Canal St to minimize flooding impacts (Village Storm, Winter 2, 5 Village of Wurtsboro Moderate Budget, State Moderate
of Wurtsboro) Storm Grant
Initiate maintenance program remove debris Dam Failure,
Town of Callicoon or FEMA, County
jams from Earl Myers Bridge Rd (Town of Flood, Structural 2, 3 Low Moderate
County DPW Funds
Callicoon) Collapse


Assumed Potential
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Youngsville NYS Flood, Severe
Municipal
Bridge/Route 52, Dewatts Flats to reduce Storm, Winter 1, 2 Town of Callicoon, DOT High Long
Budget,
flood impacts (Town of Callicoon) Storm
County Budget
Earthquake,
Increase and promote utility tree trimming Structural Municipal
and private property tree maintenance (Town Collapse, Tornado, 4, 6 Town of Callicoon Low Budget, State Short
of Callicoon) Utility Failure, Grant, HMGP
Winter Storm
State Grant,
Municipal
Feasibility assessment of extending water Drought, Civil
5, 6 Town of Callicoon Moderate Budget, Long
and sewer districts (Town of Callicoon) Unrest
County Funds,
USDA
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Lake Erie Bridge and Swamp Flood, Severe
Town of Tusten or Municipal
Pond Road to reduce flood damage (Town of Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Long
County DPW Budget,
Tusten) Storm
County Budget
Erect emergency tower to inform public of HMGP, State
All Hazards 4, 5 Town of Tusten High Long
disaster events (Town of Tusten) Grant
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Main St/Beechwoods Rd, CR Flood, Severe
Town of Delaware, Municipal
164 and CR 52 to reduce flooding issues Storm, Winter 1, 2 High Long
County DPW Budget,
(Town of Delaware) Storm
County Budget
Expand public water for fire suppression State Grant,
Drought, Fire 4, 5 Town of Tusten High Long
needs (Town of Tusten) USDA
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab Airport Rd, Anderson Rd, Flood, Severe
Municipal
Aden Rd to reduce flood impacts (Town of Storm, Winter 1, 2 Town of Liberty High Long
Budget,
Liberty) Storm
County Budget


Assumed Potential
Implement program to assess and maintain Flood, Severe
Municipal
condition of box culverts on private property Storm, Winter 1, 2 Village of Liberty Moderate Long
Budget
(Village of Liberty) Storm
DOT, FHWA,
Replace/rehab West St Bridge, Park&Rec Flood, Severe
Municipal
parking lot culvert, Church St to minimize Storm, Winter 1, 2 Village of Liberty High Long
Budget,
flood damage (Village of Liberty) Storm
County Budget
Initiate program to monitor condition of sewer
Municipal
mains to avoid discharge of effluent (water Civil Unrest 3 Village of Liberty High Moderate
Budget
contam.) (Village of Liberty)
Execute program to monitor privately-owned HMGP, State
Dam Failure, Flood 1, 2, 3 Village of Liberty Moderate Short
dams to avoid failures (Village of Liberty) Grant
DOT, FHWA,
Flood, Severe
Replace/rehab Hardy St to reduce flood Municipal
Storm, Winter 1, 2 Town of Rockland Moderate Moderate
impacts (Town of Rockland) Budget,
Storm
County Budget
DOT, FHWA,
Airport Road/Levenworth Road area culvert Flood, Severe
Municipal
replacement to minimize flooding (Town of Storm, Winter 1, 2 Town of Highland Moderate Moderate
Budget,
Highland) Storm
County Budget
Flood, Severe
Sullivan County transportation improvement
Storm, Tornado, DOT, FHWA,
projects to reduce flooding impacts (listed in 1, 2 County DPW High Long
Transp. Accident, County Budget
Winter Storm
HMGP, FEMA,
Flood 2, 4, 5 Municipalities Moderate Municipal Long
Budget
Install/train staff members to adequately
enforce NFIP regulations and floodplain Flood 2, 4, 5 Municipalities Low HMGP, FEMA Moderate
ordinances


Assumed Potential
HMGP, FEMA,
Update/revise floodplain ordinances to
comply with current and future FEMA FIRMS
Budget
HMGP, FEMA,
Budget
Join the Community Rating System (CRS) Flood 2, 4, 5 Municipalities Low County Budget Short
Require staff involved with the management Municipal
of floodplains and enforcement of ordinances Flood 2, 4, 5 Municipalities Low Budget, Short
to become Certified Floodplain Managers HMGP
Designate/install a Floodplain Management HMGP,
Flood 2, 4, 5 Municipalities Moderate Moderate
Administrator County Budget
DPEM = Department of Planning and Environmental Management

DPW = Department of Public Works
SWCD = Soil and Water Conservation District
SCEMP/LEPC = Sullivan County Emergency Management Planning/Local Emergency Planning Committee

7.5 Mitigation Action Prioritization
General priority measures were instituted in order to prioritize the

proposed mitigation actions that are included as part of this plan. It is important
to note that the recognized priority levels are based on the current knowledge of
the mitigation actions, including their estimated costs, timeframes, and funding
availability. Prioritization criteria will continue to be reviewed and revised during
the five-year plan update intervals.
The prioritization of actions was found to be based upon cost, as an

approach to getting the largest “bang-for-the-buck” was applied. By implementing
these actions as part of pre-disaster mitigation, and not as an afterthought, it is
anticipated that the implementation will be more cost effective and that the
incorporation of these actions into normal planning processes and operational
procedures will naturally occur.
The following considerations were analyzed while evaluating the

mitigation actions included in Sullivan County’s plan update (FEMA, 2008):
• Compatibility with goals and objectives identified in the current NYS

Hazard Mitigation Plan;
• Compatibility with goals and objectives identified in the local

mitigation strategy;
• Assessment of the impact of identified actions on other jurisdictions

within the entire planning area or region;
• Cost/benefit reviews of potential actions;
• Funding priorities identified in the current NYS Hazard Mitigation

Plan; and

• Compatibility with other local and regional plans and programs.
Each participating jurisdiction evaluated the mitigation actions that applied

to their jurisdiction. These evaluations were completed taking into consideration
the elements addressed above. Mitigation Action Prioritization and Comparison
worksheets were reviewed by all participating jurisdictions as a way to rank the
mitigation actions included in this plan. This exercise provided the participating
jurisdictions with a way to prioritize the mitigation actions using a simple
cost/benefit analysis (Table 33).
Table 33 – Benefit and Cost Rankings

Assessment Levels and Description
High Medium Low
Action is anticipated to A long-term impact on the It is difficult to assess the
have an immediate impact reduction of loss of life is benefits of an action due to
Benefits
on reduction of losses – expected or an immediate its long-term timeframe.
both life and property. impact on loss of property.
Existing funding sources Funding exists, but will Funds to implement action
are inadequate or are not have to be reapportioned are available in existing
Costs identified to cover or budgeted over multiple budget.
implementation of the years.
action.
Each mitigation action is accordingly recognized as a high priority project,

medium priority project, or low priority project, as indicated on the Mitigation
Action Prioritization and Comparison forms included in Appendix I for each
participating jurisdiction.
7.6 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Long-term mitigation of potential flood impacts can be best achieved

through comprehensive floodplain management regulations and enforcement,
particularly at a local level. The NFIP is regulated by FEMA. The goal of this

program is to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures by

providing affordable insurance for property owners. The program encourages
local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations in
order to mitigate the potential effects of flooding on new and existing
infrastructure (FEMA, 2009).
Communities that participate in the NFIP adopt floodplain ordinances that

require that all insured structures that are damaged over 50-percent of the
property’s market value must comply with the floodplain ordinance when the
structure is repaired/re-built. These repairs could mean changes to the elevation
of the structure, acquisition and demolition, or relocation to a location outside of
the floodplain. Insured structures that are located within floodplain identified on
FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) receive funds if impacted by a
flooding disaster. These distributed funds are to be used to mitigate the risk of
future flooding by actions such as those previously referenced.
National Flood Insurance Program records and claims were analyzed to

determine the extent of participation, flood losses, and flood insurance policies
within Sullivan County. All of the jurisdictions within Sullivan County are current
participants in FEMA’s NFIP, as indicated by the statistics included in Tables 34
and 35. Table 34 provides loss statistics for all jurisdictions within Sullivan
County as of December 31, 2009.

Table 34 – NFIP Loss Statistics, 1978 – 2009

(Bureau Net, Claim Information, 2009)
Total Closed Open CWOP Total
Jurisdiction
Losses Losses Losses Losses Payments
(T) Bethel 11 7 0 4 $ 35,607.63
(V) Bloomingburg 1 0 0 1 $ 0.00
(T) Callicoon 39 32 2 5 $ 835,321.97
(T) Cochecton 15 15 0 0 $ 385,826.29
(T) Delaware 36 32 0 4 $ 524,802.40
(T) Fallsburg 9 5 0 4 $ 25,978.40
(T) Forestburgh 5 5 0 0 $ 8,370.22
(T) Fremont 22 14 0 8 $ 379,579.71
(T) Highland 20 17 0 3 $ 850,650.76
(V) Jeffersonville 50 42 0 8 $ 814,683.21
(T) Liberty 13 7 0 6 $ 43,895.69
(V) Liberty 9 6 0 3 $ 70,734.02
(T) Lumberland 11 9 0 2 $ 58,826.22
(T) Mamakating 30 23 0 7 $ 145,784.66
(V) Monticello 2 1 0 1 $ 27,185.17
(T) Neversink 10 10 0 0 $ 45,900.93
(T) Rockland 538 460 1 77 $ 8,380,709.90
(T) Thompson 65 56 0 9 $ 267,655.18
(T) Tusten 42 37 0 5 $ 1,253,897.86
(V) Woodridge 1 1 0 0 $ 118.00
(V) Wurtsboro 9 6 0 3 $ 11,340.45
Total losses = all losses submitted regardless of status, total claims
Closed losses = losses that have been paid
Open losses = losses that have not been paid in full
CWOP losses = losses closed without payment
Total payments = total amount paid on losses
The flood loss data included in Table 34 indicates that the Town of
Rockland experienced the largest frequency of impact to property from flood
events. The Town of Rockland has also received the highest amount of total
payments. The information included in Table 35 documents the number of flood

insurance policies, coverage amounts, and premium amounts for all jurisdictions
within Sullivan County.
Table 35 – NFIP Policy Statistics, 1978 – 2009

(Bureau Net, Policy Information, 2009)
Insurance
Policies In-Force Written Premium
Jurisdiction In-Force (whole $) In-Force
(T) Bethel 42 $9,034,000.00 $33,723.00
(V) Bloomingburg 0 0 0
(T) Callicoon 70 $12,464,800.00 $67,876.00
(T) Cochecton 21 $3,341,000.00 $17,119.00
(T) Delaware 52 $11,415,800.00 $30,650.00
(T) Fallsburg 54 $10,461,400.00 $18,125.00
(T) Forestburgh 5 $1,470,000.00 $2,102.00
(T) Fremont 40 $6,505,000.00 $28,376.00
(T) Highland 45 $10,416,000.00 $35,744.00
(V) Jeffersonville 26 $5,124,200.00 $41,992.00
(T) Liberty 17 $3,415,600.00 $11,711.00
(V) Liberty 4 $1,738,400.00 $13,913.00
(T) Lumberland 13 $2,140.300.00 $7,633.00
(T) Mamakating 63 $14,377,500.00 $33,474.00
(V) Monticello 3 $236,000.00 $1,894.00
(T) Neversink 19 $3,719,900.00 $10,150.00
(T) Rockland 240 $39,472,200.00 $215,863.00
(T) Thompson 55 $12,603,800.00 $32,159.00
(T) Tusten 57 $11,712,000.00 $69,710.00
(V) Woodridge 1 $42,000.00 $173.00
(V) Wurtsboro 8 $1,539,400.00 $6,367.00
Policies in-force = NFIP policies as of Dec. 31, 2009
Insurance in-force = coverage amount for policies in-force
Written premium in-force = premium paid for policies in-force

The NFIP policy statistics displayed above indicate that only the Village of
Bloomingburg does not have any properties which currently have purchased
flood policies. The Town of Rockland again is shown as having the highest
number of policies in-force and the greatest insurance amounts in-force.
As part of the Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, each

participating jurisdiction was required to evaluate a specific set of mitigation
actions specifically aimed at continued compliance and participation with FEMA’s
NFIP. These mitigation actions are proposed in addition to the mitigation actions
already included in this plan. The mitigation actions incorporated by FEMA in
their 2008 guidance include revisions to floodplain management ordinances in
order to comply with FEMA’s latest regulations and remain consistent with the
FIRMs, the designation of a Floodplain Administrator in each participating
jurisdiction, ensuring that staff members have appropriate training to adequately
enforce NFIP regulations and ordinances, requiring staff involved in floodplain
management and/or regulations to become Certified Floodplain Managers
(CFMs), and joining the Community Rating System (CRS). These NFIP specific
mitigation actions are further detailed on the Mitigation Action Prioritization and
Comparison tables included in Appendix I.
7.6.1 FEMA Floodplain Mapping Update Process
Sullivan County has been active in coordinating and facilitating the

FEMA FIRM update process. A timeline of events is provided below:
• On May 13, 2009, the County Planning Department met with

Bill Douglass and Paul Weberg of FEMA to discuss a public
outreach approach for the map updates.

• On May 19th, the County Planning Department sent emails to

Supervisors, Mayors, Clerks and Building Inspectors to
inform them of the map update process and invite them to a
May 21st session at the County planning office.
• On May 21st, the County Planning Department hosted a

session to look at the proposed new maps and set dates for
public information sessions.
• In late June, all municipal officials and board members were

emailed to inform them of the July 7th and 8th sessions and
let them know about the website where they can find the
proposed maps.
• On July 7th and 8th, the County Planning Department

convened three sessions for Community Coordination
Officers. FEMA and DEC personnel were on hand to give
presentations and answer questions.
• On the evening of July 8th, a public information session was

held for anyone who wished to view the proposed maps and
offer comments.
• Throughout the month of July, several FEMA documents

were posted on the County’s website for the public to view.
Updates were provided on the County’s website as the process

continued. Multiple inquiries were received by the Planning Department
from residents and municipal officials. The Planning Department provided
these individuals with data and maps depicting the existing and proposed
FIRM data, and directed them to personnel at DEC and FEMA who could
help them to resolve any issues.

The 90 day appeal period began on approximately March 12, 2010.

During that period, any interested party could submit an appeal of the
proposed base flood elevations to his or her Town supervisor, or any
agency publicly designated by the supervisor. FEMA sent an individual
letter to the leader of each County jurisdiction to let them know the details
of the appeal period and how to file an appeal, if warranted. Because the
revised FIRMs have not been formally adopted and issued yet, they were
not used as a tool during this HMP Update process. The updated FIRMs
will be included in the next Hazard Mitigation Plan update, which will focus
on the differences between the two sets of mapping and how the revised
FIRMs impact the frequency and scope of flood hazard events within the
County.

8.0 Plan Maintenance Procedures
The Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will be updated

by addendum at any time a significant re-zoning of the County, a Town or a Village
takes place, a change in the budget occurs, or another significant change is identified to
warrant such an action. In the event of a hazard event, the goals, actions, and
procedures outlined in the plan will be reviewed. If any revisions or changes are
warranted, the plan will be updated immediately, or at the next five-year plan update,
depending upon the importance of the proposed revision or change. Notes regarding
completion of mitigation actions and the occurrence of hazard events, including damage
estimates and cleanup costs spent, will be recorded throughout each five-year period in
order to provide documentation on which to base updates to the plan.
During the updating process, the Towns and Villages will be contacted to provide
updated information concerning the elements of the plan. This will be done through the
issuance of a questionnaire to be completed and returned to the County’s
SCEMP/LEPC committee. The committee will utilize the information provided on the
questionnaire to update the sections of the Plan.
Approximately 18 months prior to the end of the current five-year period, the Plan
update process will be initiated. A meeting will be held around the 3½ year mark, on a
date to be determined by the SCEMP/LEPC Committee. Any addendums will be
directly incorporated into the body of the Plan at that time. Currently, this document
reflects the first update to Sullivan County’s original HMP, reviewed and approved by
SEMO and FEMA in 2005. This Plan Update will also be submitted to SEMO and
FEMA for re-approval.
Upon the completion of a draft of the updated All Hazard/Pre-Disaster Mitigation

Plan, each Town and Village will be given a copy of the plan for review and comment.

Comments will be incorporated after which the draft will be made available to the
public on the County web site and at the government offices of the County, Town, and
Villages. A public meeting to obtain public comment on the revised plan will be held.
Following all reviews, each Town or Village will submit an Adoption Resolution stating
their approval of the newly revised Plan. The new adoption resolutions will supersede
and replace the old resolutions and will be attached to the Updated Plan in Appendix A.
Currently, the 2005 HMP resolutions indicating plan adoption by the participating
jurisdictions are included in Appendix A. A user friendly checklist was formulated to aid
Sullivan County in completing future five-year Updates to the County’s Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A copy of this checklist is provided in Appendix J.
This document will help the County organize and complete revisions to future Plan
Updates and will assist the County to adequately meet the five-year review timeframes
instituted by FEMA.

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2012StrategicPlanDRAFT_04012010.pdf
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www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/commuting/index.html
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Seismicity map of New York.
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Appendix A
Resolutions Approving 2005 Sullivan County

Hazard Mitigation Plan
and
2010 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
(when available)
818.004/8.10 Barton & Loguidice, P.C.

Appendix B
Sullivan County HIRA-NY 2010 Risk Assessment

Appendix C
Critical Facilities Tables for Participating Jurisdictions

Appendix D
2010 Plan Update Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes

Appendix E
Blank Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Questionnaire

and Tabulated Results of Completed Questionnaires

Appendix F
NYSDEC 2009 Spill Database Records for Sullivan County

Appendix G
Asset Identification and Hazard Impacts

(Included in 2005 Plan as Tables D-1 and D-4)

Appendix H
Completed Projects and Proposed Upcoming

County Mitigation Projects (2010)
(Included in 2005 Plan as Table D-3)

Appendix I
Mitigation Action Prioritization and Comparison Worksheets

Appendix J
Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Checklist

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R ISO1 UTION NO. 105—04 INTRO DU
CF[) BY Ti! E P1 (iliAC WO
ro Al [IIOR1/F LF GISLAT1VF RKS (0MM ITTEI’
APPROVAL AND L0P’I ION
(‘OUNTV , COUNTY, TOWN AND OF THE “SI 1 1 l\ AN
VILLAGE, MULT-,JURIS
HAZARD, PRE- DISASTER MI D1 (TT flNAL, ALL-
TIGATiON PLAN”, WHICH WA
THE SULLIVAN COUNTY 1)1 ViS S P1EPARED liv
ION OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County
Legislature by Resolution I 45—0E
Ce inty Manager to enter into an authorized the
agreement with the New YorL Sta
()fliee to provide htnding for the te Id seto:uey Manaterne
preparation of the Plan; and nT
WHERE S, the )ivuinn 0!’ Public \Vorks has completed the

Plan; and
W[1 F’.REAS, Title 44 Code oi Federal
Regulations (C I’ k). Chapter 1
2() I ti(c h 5), requIres each local governmen Fl hi A, Part
.
t partc.qvitng in the preparatlu

t:i-Cdiefion:ii n of a multi—
Mi1i uiar Plan to accept. and ado
pt such plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE II’ RE
SOLVEF.), that the Suhv
hereby acre wtd nuit. ‘SuhRa e County Legieheure
n County , Cuunty, awn
nial etiend, All- I-{a;erJ, Pre Anu Village, Muhi
Disaster Mitiaiiun P an”.
Vlovcd by Mrs. L d3urla, second

ed 1w hir kwns, put to a vot
adopLeti on motion February e, cdrned and declared duly
19, 200 4.
STArr OF NEW V.500

couNm’ OF SPLL!V\0
t, tENWSF A. HA.RTD4G, epe. Cleik
to the Lcgisiature of the rnty of SOn, do
ay ofa resoIie with the oiinal rcol mw i 5’ ci1itv that I ave cmputd the
on file in miF and that the ging
is a coned tconscnpt therefrom and
of the w)lc o said
Wi1IiSS my hand and seal of said rCgS
IJ!u!
c t°A day t Febicar 2004
FdiPUT CLFR.K TO ‘TI IF SU

LLlVLEGTSLA
RE
‘ToWfl of ‘Bcthei
3454 Route 55, P.O. Box 300
White Lake, New York 12786-0300
Rita J. Sheehan www.town.betheLny.us
Town Clerk (845) 583-4350 Fax: (845) 583-4710 Dma M. Sturm
Deputy C)erk
RESOI U’[1ON 1(.) AUTHORIZE TIlE AC(

Ei9’ANCL AN I) Ai)OPTION OF THE
sri LI’AN (‘OUN’I’Y, COUNTY, ‘[OW1 AND
‘i[i.A(W, MuLri-JUR.iSlMC FIONAL,
ALL—hAZARD, PRKL)iSAS’I’E R NI111CA lIO
N PLAN”, WhiCh WAS PREPARLI) BY
TIlE SULLIVAN COUNTY I)IVISION
OF PUBLIC WORKS
WI IL RI:As, the Title 44 Code of Federal Regu

lations (CF R.), Chapter 1 F LMA. part
O I t(c)(5 ), requires each local government parti
cipating in the preparation of’ a multi
jurisdictional Local M ttgation Plan to accept
and adopt cuch plan; and
“‘llL1.EAS, the Tn n ol teihel has revie

wed the plan and has found it to he
NOW, TU EREFORE, BE IT RESOI.VED,
that the Town otBethe hereh acce
and adopts the Sullivan County, Count, l’ov pts
n and V Haite, \4ulti-J enschc onal, Al I-I!a
Pre-Disaster Nilitzat.’on Plan. vard,
Moved b’ Itarold P ussJl. to adopt resolution

seconded lw Victoria Simpson, put to a
vote and carried 4—fl.
of \ew York
Cu ii ilty 0 S Li) VYi (‘(1110 IT
Otlice of the (‘lerk of the
Town of Ucilict
This is to certify that 1, Rita J. Shc:ehan, town fleck

ottht l’own ol’ ha in the said County
cinpaied the L;uecao iesoucion with the orien of Sullivan., have
ial now on tile in tins i’iiue and that
it anscript ot such ono al r I the the SdtJlC is a c.[C’t and true
whole t hi ciii’
‘In Wit nccs Wticreof I have heicunto set my hand

and ichscd the scat of said 1 own this t3
day ot’ February 2004
X LL
Rit I Shedliati
Thwn Clerk of the Town or’ tiethel
Sullivan Coutuy, New Voik
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7 t.’
‘N
RESOLUTION VILLAGE OF BLOOMINGBURG
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TUE ACCEPTANC

E AND ADOPTION OF THE
“SULLIVAN COUNTY, COUNTY
1 TOWN AND VILLAGE, MULTI
JURISDICfIONAL, AItrHAZARD, PREDISASTER
MITIGATION PLAN”, WHICH
WAS PREPARED BY THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DIV
ISION OF PUBLIC WORKS.
WhEREAS, the Title 44 Code of Fedural Regulatio
ns (CFR), Chapter 1 FEMA, Part
201 .O(cXS), requires each local venmimt participat
ing in the preparation of a multi
;urisdictzonal Local Mitigatirin Plan to accept and adopt
such plan; and
WHEREAS, the Village af BLoominbutg of has reviewed

the plan and has found it to
be ac.tptab!c;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the

‘il1a3e of Bloomingburg hereby
accepts and adopts the “Sullivan County, Cnumy. Town and
V!llaae. Muki-Surisdkional, All-
Hazard, he-Disaster Mitigation Plan”
Moedby:
Seconded by: (. 1Lzb_......_.

And adopted on motion: 4/ Qfl-t , 2004
The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Dated: 7
.Z
, / if
lean M. Dougherty, Village Clerk

RESOLUTION BY THE
JAN 2O
TOWN OF CALLICOON - ADOPTED DECNEER 8,’2003
RESOLUTION #2.3—2003
ON A MCT LON BY COUNCILMA
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! L47N ,I fU\f j N BOSE, SECONSEB

AU 1 UCRI L I i BY
j’. LF Dl AU AND ADOP1 io or 7
SULLIAM COUNTY, COUNTY
, TOWN AND V LLTA;s,
ALL—HAZARD, PRE—DISASTER MIT MU.LTI—JURISDICTIo;L,
ICAi’l.JN PLAN”, WHICH
THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DIVISIO WAS 1 FARED BY
N OF PUBLIC WORKS.
WHEREAS, che Title 44 Cod

e cf Fecie al Regulatio
1 FEMA, Part 251. 6 (c) ns (CFR) ,
(3) , requires each loca .1.
raricicating in the prepar qov ernoent
ation of a rnuiti—j urfsc
N j.tica tier P an to accept cc:ioral
. and adopt auch pla n; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ca
llicoon has reviewed the rIari and
Zour5 it. to be accect. abl
e;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV

ED, Lhat the To;n cf
accepts :i adopts the CallIcoc:. hereby
Sul ivar cZount , Cou
“
Mu.lti—Jurisdictional, A11 nt\ , r’

arc
—Haeri, Pre—J’ce.a.:ter
rtication
I certify that the attached is a true copy as

filed in the Town of Callicoon.
/ OWfl C1r.
C- :L.!1 K
.
SS:
J4”J
cEOLjy
TO ME FERS0L4LLY N TO THE pc SCBEDIN.
i4/ 7? ,
NOTARY PUBLtC
BCNME M HUBERT
Notary Pubhc, Srite of New
York
SuHvan Coury C’erks
‘2322
Commsson Expires Jtily 25.
20
__
flesolution 021104j 33
RESOLUTION y THE TOWN O COCHECTON
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE ANI)

ADOPTION
OF TIlE “SULLIVAN COUNTY; COUNTY, TOWN AND VILL
AGE,
NIl LT1 -.IUIUSDICTIONAL, AL L-HAZARD, PRE4)JSASTER
MITIGATION PLAN”, WHICH WAS PREPARED BY THE
SULLIVAN
COUNTY DIViSiON OF PUI3LIC WORKS.
WHEREAS, the TtIe 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

, Chapter 1 FEMA,
Pail 2O16(c)(5), requires each local overnmeiit particpating in
the preparation of a
mu1ti-juiisdctiona1 Local Mitigation plan accept and
adopt such plan, aid
WTIEREAS, the Town of Cochecton has reviewed the plan and
has found it to be
acceptable;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town

of Cochec ton hereby
accepts and adopts the “Sullivan County; County, Town, and Vilbig
e, Multi-
Jurisdictional, Ail—Hazrd, Pr —DisasWr Mitigation Plam”
Moved
Seconded by:
nd adopted by a vote of: Supervisor Salvator Indelicato

Councilperson Larry Richnrdson Aye -
Councilperson Daisy Snut1i Aye —
Couneilperson (Zrvstal Lauter

J
Counctiperson Gary Maas
Town Cle k certify this s a t

e
Hollye’chu1man resolution as passed by the Town and ar ci ate
Town of Cochecton on February Board of the
11 ?004 at the regular
T(wn Board Meeting.
ToWN OF I)EL AWARE
1 04 Main Srreet, P0 Box 1 29
I lO[t(H1ViIk, Ntw York 1 2745
Phone: 45/8t7-525O EAX: S45/St7-5228
At the February 1 8, 2004 meeting of the Town Board, on mot of ( ‘nunu imuii Connors,
seconded by Coueciiwornan Boyle, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION #l02004: AUTHORIZING TIlE ACChTTANCE AND ADOPTION

OF’ TI IL
SULLIVAN COUN I Y (_OIJNI Y I OWN ANI) VILI AGF MLJT TI-JURISDIC I TONA
l
ALL-HAZARD, T’RE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN”TffC If WAS PR EPA RED
f3\’ TI-IF
SULLIVAN COUNTY DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORK.S
WiThREAS, the Title 44 Code of Federal Rcgulal:ions ((‘FR), Chapter 1 FEMA

, Part
20 1 ,6( 5 requires each local c,overnment partcipatmg in the preparation of a n’ulti—
,
jurisdictional Local Mttgaton Plan to accept and adopt such plan; and
\VFfEREA, the Town of Delaware has res ewed the p!an and has Lund
it to be
acceptable;
NOW, TI-IFREPORE, B F IT RI7SOLV[D, that the ‘‘own of Duluwaie hereby acecp

and adopts the “Sullivan County, County, 1 own and village, M ti—,uiisdicuona1 AP—flazard,
Pre-Disasler Mu icatin Plan”
Res,!tutLon was thereupon

ADOPTED: A.YFS-5, NAYS-U.
sTATE OF NEW VURK )

ss.
CO1JN’TY OF’ SULLIVAN )
I, TESS McBEATFI, Town Clerk of the Town of Dela’,’are, Su1ie an County, do hereby
ccrtuf\’
that I have compared the l’oregoin resolution with the original thereof now
on file in the Of1ic
of the Town of Delaware, 10—I Main Street, F lortonville, ,\ew York, 127 15, and ihut ihe anw is a
correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said original.
\V[rNrss my hand and seal of’ said Town of l)claware this I 9 day of February,
2 04.
Qt -
less \4eBeauh
Town of Delaware ‘I’ossn Clerk
RESOLUTION BY TIlE ___OF
. )
INSERT OR V[LLAGE INSERT NfIE (jj TOW’ oR \Ij
IEsoL1sr1oN TO AUi’11OR1ZI TUE ACCEPTANCE
ANfl sflOPTTON OF TIlE “SULLIVAN
cOIIN’Iv , CoUNTY, TOWN ANT) VILLA(E, MULTT—JUR1SDECTION
M , ALL lI,AiARB, IiE-.
bISAS’[KR MiTIGATION PLAN”, WHICH WAS PflEPA
.RED BY TilE SULLIVAN COI’TY
DIVISI()N OF ‘UBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Title 44 Code at cdccal Relioii tCR

), Ciiaper I FEM\. Pail .lt .(dah5 I
reqmrr CeciL heal goVemilient parbcipiittng in the pi eparation ala
omitHet ad crel Local dit a0aa PIai IC
accept and adopt ncfl turn; aiiil
WHEREAS, the (ineert Town or Villuac) oIl iiiscit reonc of j’O’.Vfl or Vil!m;c) h:i aevewed lie plea
has Ibutel it to h tweeptable;
NOW, ‘Ii I LRIII( )RK, BE IT k KX( H VI].), ted the (insert Tewn
or Vi iai.e) Of I iN name if
Town or Village) l?L oh, accejils and adopts the “Sihvai (‘uiJlOY , Coenty
, 1 awn And \ lie. Multi
Jri,’,dicIinnai, AH— I ia2anl, Pre— Disaster Mitiou
tion Plin”.
ved by Vatmcilrnan_SeILaL
“econdeLl by (ii Lt.Pr.oIZ.
..
antI ado
ittd oh IHOttOll
1 2001.
ln 1 own Cbrk. xC oar ‘o4 R of he

flAil C? 1,. btirrauIii’ii (Don,, tI_v Vor, do hrt’. ian1y di I hi
t I ht 2
— —
ç dn ;:J . ‘‘‘ it it
Dd siifl
TOV a Cierk. T Collector.

Rt:gotrc.r & FdiIO
TOWN OF FORESTBURGH
P.O. Box 114
Forestburqh, New York 12777
TeL (fl45) 7941

Fax (H.;5 791 (0
R[;S0J UTI0 13Y TI E TOV B( ):\1U) ( )F ii I 1 ‘[( )WN (.)F V( )k FS[B I J
RIS() I.. U lIt )\ I’() AU [ITOH IZU TI I [ \ N I) ADO I1i()N OF

II II ‘ST H LI VAN COUNTY. (..:OUN[V, TOWN ANT) VILLAGE, f\1 I LII—
i U H IS I)ICTI \AL, ALL! 1Art s.). !‘ L—DISAS’rI:I M [lIGATION Pt •s \‘‘
TII( H % S PHI PRII) B lITI ‘t I I IVA” (01 NT I)I JSI()N (H ‘
I’IB[IC VORI<S
ihe LLtIe 44 Code of Fcdcud ){1R). hap)e I FI.iA, Part

(4 (N)
UI rI k II Inc il o ci nifl’Jrt Jr ii r) it of mul
‘ir’ Ui o ii
MiL:e1k’n [W to accept and Le such pIan aid
WII[H[. \S, the e.’.ic Hcmrd dthet o’n of L’rn4hah f:ui ievie’verJ
the pHe and J;r
found it to F.O aeCepNHTc.
No \V, II I U H F [Ott U, 1. U IT ft I:S( )i.’EI), that the Town Board of the I rovn of
[ore’4huiph hereby ccceptx’and adopts hr.- “Sutlivan (.or.iritv. (un’;, Town and \
\IuItii;hutn d, Alli n4, Pie-I )n;tei N’1itiritinn Man.
I I a’in ilrndn L i . ‘ -
\id Iipted 44/4) 4

oil \.i(lti<iII
I, EVEL(N M. PARKS, Town

Clerk of the Town cf
County of Sullivan, New
York, do hereby certify
foregoing is a true copy that the
of a Resolution adopted
Board of the Town of,Fo by the Town
rstburgh, Sullivan County
, NY. on the
—,.
TOWN CLERK TOWN OF FOREST3tjGH

RESOLuTION BY ‘I’IW Town —
OF Frrnont.
IlRl l(WN OR VI! ,[ACiL
tPT AMli OF It )WN UP
VIH A F,
ii ,UTI( N ‘10 A1J’[H()I(1/i ‘I lII
AccErrANcE AND ADoPTION
COUNlY ,COUNTV, TOWN AND VILL OF THE “SULLIVAN
ACF, Mtl1,TI-JURISD1CT1ONAL,
l)ISAS’I’KR MITIGA1YON PLAN”, ALL- HAZARI), PHI,
WHICH WAS PkHAItI) BY THE
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS SUL LIVAN COUNTY
WllFRIAS, the ‘lit Ic 44 Code of ha’a I Regulations (CFR), Chapter

renires each local goveniment participatnig FFMA, Part 201 ((c)(5 ),
in th preparation nIa rrHtijurisdictinnal
accept and adopt such plan; and local Mittyaiun Plan to
WHERFAS. the (insert Town or Village)

of (Insert name of ‘lown or Village) has
has hiimid it to he accept;mldcg re eed the plan and
NOW, TB IkFI”ORE, Bl IT RFSOLV

IiD, that the (sert lowe or \agc
‘l’own or Village hereby accepts and adopts
the “-hmlIivan County County, Tow
of ([nurt a cue or
iurisdic-liunal, All— lazard, Pre— Disaster ,
n And Village, \!alti—
Mitigation Plan’.
MvIby Z_RouiicL Rhodes

Set anded by ‘
!‘ if lot
.jnHn
and adopted Ott notion

Jitiraary_L1 ,,_ 2001.
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION BY TIlE TOWN OF HIGHLAN()
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF TILE

“SULLIVAN COUNTY, COUNTY, TOWN AND VILLAGE, MULT[-JURJSDIC’IiONAL,
ALL-IIAZARD, PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN”, WhICh WAS PREPARE!) BY
‘[LIE SULLIVAN COUNTY DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Title 44 Code of Federal Reguladons (CFR). Chapter 1 FEMA, Part
201 6(c)(5), requires each local government participating in the preparation of a multi—
jurisdictional Local Mitigation Plan to accept and adopt such plan and
WhEREAS, the [‘own of [lighiand has rc ‘ewed the plan and has found it to he
acccptable
NOW, THEREFORE. HF: IT RESOLVED. thatthe [ovn of Flighiand hereby accepts

and adopts the “Sulhvan (‘ountv, (‘ouritv. Town and Villagc. Mufti—Jurisdictional. All—Hazard.
Pre—Disaster Mitigation Plan”.
toved by ‘ / ..,Ji ‘ y’i(t.

Seconded by /‘/fj’- !‘
and adopted on motion hz/: ,..___________ .2005
I, Doreen Hanson. Clerk to the Town of F1uhland, do hereby certil\ that I have compared the
frcoomg copy of a resolution with the original thereof now on file in my office and that the same
t a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole said original.
WI I “F 55 m hand and seal of th. Io’.n of I llLhl uid this — da of

.20(15
Clerk to the Town of highland

,
¶E[ 10:41’ F\ 791862 UL.Lu,LPrn
Reutkrn No.
R1SOJUi ION BY THE JA(j OF JEFFFRSQWVILLF
R1fSOLUT ION TO AU’11IORU( lifE ACCEPT4NCE ANi) A1)OF [ION OF THE

“SULLIVi.N COUNTY. (.:ouNrY, TOWN AND VTU A(W, MtJLTI-JIJRISDICTIONA
ALL- LIAlJU), PHEJ)ISASTER MITIGATION PLAN, Will CII ,‘AS I’REPAJUD BY
11W SULLIVAN COUNTY DIVISION OF P7BLLC WOFKS
WI IFRVAS. the Title 44 Code of Fdet1 Reguhtion (CFR), (Thapwr I FLtA. P;iii
201 6(c)(5) r iirs rich Iu.zd g vtiiiiueIIE particpa.bng n the prcpuation of a multi—
jurisdictional Local Mitiga&n Phin to Js4pt and izdopt such pIm; nnd
WI I[ESS, he Vilkw, of JdTr viIk ha wviewed ik olan uid lui finiiid it to be

icepta ble,
If! :kORE, BE IT RESOLVF!), t he Vilbe of Jefftoot.wiUe hcrcby

jcj a’ dopt the SuUiuin County, Cowity, Town and Village, Muhidwisdicucu, iu—
‘i... e,.LctL1 Mitig;uon [‘km”
MovcI by f(
U
2 S 1ti h6& /jtjAi1StAl
and :II in I-jZui.’j ,
[. 1, I.ui A. Qr-iI, Clerk to th Viliae of Jeffcsouviie, do bew ertify that I have eornpaied
rorrgoiiig L( (If a L.s( b un Vb ti. the ,ngrnal ti crofno’ on No n m office and tkiatth:
sanie
tbL isa crrt transcript t&refrom arid f the whoic said original.
— fSS my hand and I ofthe VtI13g of kffrsonvifle this day of
L. 2005.
?I,i
Clcrk to the Ytllaze of 1eff. .
___
I,S()i.iJ’i’lON BY ‘I’IiL i’(>VN OF I JBE

RTY.
RESOLUTION To Al ]‘fllORIZE ‘ill E ACC
EP1’ANCE ANI) ADOPJJON OF
i’UE “SULLIVAN (‘OI’NTY, COUNTY, TO
WS AND VMI LAUE, i 11 i1—
ii Jl{ISD1CTIONAL Al L4TAZA R[), PRE
-DISASTER NUTIGATIN PLAN”,
NVIII(1I NVA’ lk[ P4REI) lV 1111’ SLI
I IV N C01 N IV l)I’ NION 01
llJBLiC WORKS
‘VH EREA.S, the Title 11 Code of Federal

Regu itOf1S Chapter 1 FEvL\
Part O I .(i( c)(5 requnes each local governme
,
nt participaling tn the preparatton oF a
miii t—j nishui onal Local Mitittation Plan to
accept and adopt such p an and
I F REAS, the Town ot Li bert has cv ie
ed the plan and ht t cund it to he
aece pLihl e
NOW, TUERKORE. 1W [1’ RESOLVFD, that

the Fown of Liberty hi b\
accepts and adopts the “Suf Ii an County, Cou
nty, Town M nit
Jurisrhetoas!, All-Hazard, Ire-Dicater V tr:O
fl Plan”
Nioved by (nuncilprson Thomas i{asbrouc.k

todd i) Co rLsufl
And n(14)jitCd On fliotiofi

LLi
tebri.av9, —
, 2 H)4,
State of New t(nrk, ‘‘ore ‘,‘ of nuI1’ou

‘n c Otlice of the
-
- c of
Janet LRov
, rwn state-: OF I’tfP TOWN 01’ LIEERTY,
r;1 tLLIV un N Y., do lerchy ortey that I have compare
d the annexed copy of L
.
i. O ii :iai,n;
aceeptanee and :it1op ton of the Sd Hvn Cointy . rntyTøwn and VIJJa’ .
i
t von.al, ‘1] —tazard ,-—-Pro.—Dlsast€l. 1 i i i-’ I in , Ii J w’e prepared by
one c rromflv on record thrs office, and that the same is a correct frsns’r t nt’
LpL and copy thereof, and of the ‘JP
of saidtheurrgiuhl
.
I I ‘
i WItERF OF s’ h z et my hand dnd
It) r seal of the wo of i i /
‘ / ((4’
\ /
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‘1’c.rr(5’;;k of the Town of i.iherty, Ln ar ceunty, NY.
/
State ol New York, County of Sullivan
Village Clerk’s Office of the Villagc of
Liberty ) SS
CL ERR OF THE vILLAC;E OF

LIBERTY, ULLlVAN
NEW YORK do hereby certify
, that I have compared the annexe
d copy
/ Th
COUNTY )( i
k \c
with the one remaining on record -°
in this office arid that the same
is a co ct transcript and copy
thereof,
and of the whole of said criginat.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,l have

hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of the Villaqe of Liherty
thts H /
thy of AD g
Notary Public, State of Nw York -
No 4749 I
L
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i t)
C tted in Sullivan Ounty
corson Exrq March 30, Villaqe Clerk of
the Village of Librty Sulliva
n Co., NY
TION
RESOL. # .labor by Fustec SrdiarcL sucorcied by
rustec Cii )z::a and
12-2004: ur:imnousiv carried. a url ilesoiuuan I2-2004
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPT

ANCE AND ADOPTION OF
THE SULLIVAN COUNTY, COUNTY, TOWN
AND ViLLAGE, MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL, ALL-HAZARD, PRE-DISAST
ER MITIGATION PLAN”,
WHICH WAS PREPARED BY THE SULLIVAN
COUNTY DIVISION OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
WHEREAS, the Title 44 Code of t’edcrai Rm;

uia dons (C hi? Chapter 1 ,
hFiMA, Part 201 .6th ), reeniros each local L
ver mnt pril (;iOatiflg Ui tL’;
preparation of a multi-i;.. tiS:li .aal Local i;’
:d:a Plan to accept a ml
adopt auct oLin; arid
WHEREAS, the Village of Liberty has rei: .“ami

tiie plan and Las found it
to be acceptable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the

V;liag; of L:lcea: hereby
ccc ard adopts the “Sullivan Curm ty,
pts
an a Town
Mumn-Jurisditional, All-IL aard, Pre-Disasrer Miti
gation Plan”.
Moyer Smith united tL. Lv ...a. a g this resoini :jn it nuuld put the
n the at luir for “ 1 “ funds
Town Supervisor Fran

old this mcetirg to
work together and conic up with won I I be bin ie [thaI to
the Turn and the Vii
unegestod that tI ic Boards might be able to get nmi’e

:complished by having their subcommittees (two from each
Board) meet
Resolution #62, 2005
RES(.)LUTION BY TIW TOWN OF LUMBFRLAN1)
RESoLUTION T(.) AU’[HORIZE THIi AC(’L:PTAN(i ANI) AI)()19’IO OF

111K “SLlJ.i VAN COUNTY, COUNTY, TOWN ANI) VILLAGF, MULTI—
ILJRISI)l( I IONAI , l 1 —hAl ‘RI), PRI —DIAS I I R MI! I(. 4j IO’ P1 ‘“
W[IIC1I WAS PRKP\RKI) BY TI IL SULLIVAN COUNT V DIVISION 0!”
IUBLIC WORKS.
WI IKREAS: the 1 ide 44 (‘ode of lederal Renulations tCl’R. Chapter 1 1’l\lA. Part
2 I t.6(c) 5 t. requires each local aovcrlunen[ part icpating in the preparation of a multi
iurisdictonal I ‘ocal \Iititation Phm to accept and idi ipi such plan; and
W I I URFAS: the ‘I own oF Li tnihe land re ic’a ed the phm and has found it to be
acceptable; and
\\ II I:1u:As the I oo ot’ luinberland (‘ompreh ni I merL’encv Plan is still the lead
I n cr ne’ Plan in the R n H Lumberland.
NOW, TI IF REFORK, 1W IT RESO LVII): that the lo n of Lumberland hereb\

accepts arid adopts the uii i an County. County, -l awn and V Ilace, \Iui ti-Jurisdictional.
;\ILI lazard, Pre- Di sater vl Id aLion Plan”.
‘\ motion to waiver the 5 day rule as presented h\ Super’uor liOrcel, seconded h\

Councilman \Vilson. all in Ltvor. so carried.
\h’. ad Sisor John Li(rreci

[v
t’ saeo Councilman Faber \ I Ison
by
Vow 3-tL Councilwoman J’nn\ \i1LmandNatjjjjjjszavere Absent
And adopted on motion \Ja9_2jiQ
I jjiriii HoriL ‘erk to th. I o n of I unb.r nd do 1 t’.. LrtI L that I h t.

compared the foregoing copy ofa resolution Lb the original thereof now on tile in my
‘
oftice and that the same is a correct transcript thareilsam and of the whole said original.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the 1 own of Lumberland this day of

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Clerk (0 the Town of Lurnherland

RESOLU’flO? TOWN OF MAMAKATING
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANC

E AND ADOPTION OF TIlE
“SULLIVAN COUNTY, COUNTY, TOWN AND VILLAGE, MULTI
JuRI5DICrIONAL, ALL-HAZARD, PREDISASTER
MITIGATION PLAN”, WHICH
WAS PREPARED BY THE SULLiVAN COUNTY DIVISIO
N OF PUBLIC WORKS.
WHEREAS, the Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Chapter I FEMA, Part
201 .6(c)(9, requires each Local sovernnicnt participating
En the preparation of a multi
jurisdictional Local Mitigation Plan to accept and adopt such
plan; and
WHERE AS, the Town of Starnakating has reviewed

the pan and has found it to he
acceptable;
NO’V, TFLERFFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tcns

n of Mamakatin
icprs aria adopts the b.lu1ltv.m County, C.unty, Town urd Villa
1
ge, Multi-Jurisdictional, All
Hanrd Pr- ‘)isaflr Mitigation P:r.”
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Arid adopted on motion: Alnn 4 ....., 2004
The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Dated: .
3,/.a17 y’
Jean M. Dougherty, Town Clerk

VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
ol -——
I -,:———-—
STATE QE NEW YLE } 0 9 ?1)

C’O’.NTY OF 3JLLiVAN
i (5 ( I C’- LLO
}
I , Edith Schop , Viliaqe Cierk of: the Vi icVjO Of ort cello,
Sullive: ouncv, tow York, ‘:b hereby cert: I fy that the at to
is 3. correct, : i: and f iii ‘opy of a Resolution diIy adopt.d by
the Ilao’: or2 of .iisees ot the Vilajc cf nticello,
4-ll-j:o-i Cao:ty, ‘2 look on the 6 day of June, 2005, nh
is the whole thereof,
IN WITNESS -f2*t .‘, have hereto set my hand and affixd
the seal said Viliaqe of Moritiollo triis th

7
ot Day of
June, 2005.
EDITH SCHOP
1ILLA(35 CLERK
S
E
A
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2: PLEASANT ST
MONrZt_LO. N Y, 17701
(845) 794 e 132
FAX (845) 794232/
\GEOF MONrIcE[.{ OCOM
RFSOI ,IJTION TO A I TiiORI/J TIlE ACCEPTANCE AN!) ADOPTION OF
‘tilE hSUli.AVA.N COUNTY, COUNTY, TOWN AN!) VILLAGE MULTI
JURISI)ICT1ONAL, ALL—HAZARI), PRE-DISASTER MITIGATLON PLAN,”
V lift H V. S PR1 PARI I) BY 1 HI SLI I [s i ( OUNi V IMVJSION OF
PUBLIC WORKS
Wil EREAS, the FitIe 44 (‘ode of R.deral Rewi lations (CFk), (haptar I ll\I A, Part
201 .6( c)( 5F rmu cs each local goveronient participatIng in the preparation of a multi
uusdctiunal I neal M Higation Plan to accept and adopt such plan; and
V II ERFAS, the Villauc of Monticello has r ic. ed the plan and has found it to be
.cceptahlc
NO’, III I RI’ FOR F, BE [I’ RESOL Fl), that the \‘i hiace o t \ tortticL1 In c_ rcb\
acLL’pts and adopts the “Sn Ii an C. nuntv. County, lown and Vihlauc, \ luiti
Jurisdictional. Al 1lJa’ard. l’rc—Disaslcr Mitigation P1 an.’’
A. motion ws made by Irustec \iarinchlo, sec ccdc I by I rustee VanDermark,

unammnush approved on a roll call Vcte to adopt the above resolution.
TOWN OF NEVERSINh TOWN BO
ARD
RESOLUTION 2 OF 2004
RESOLUTION TO AUThORIZE THE

ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION
“SULLIVAN COUNTY, COUNTY, TO OF THE
WN AND VILLAGE, MU Lii-
JURISDICTIONAL, ALL-HAZARD, PfE
-I)ISASi’ ER MITIGATION PLA
WAS PREPARET) BY ‘[HE SULLTVAN N”, WHICH
COUNTY I)IVISION OF Pt IlUIC \V(
)RKS
WIlE RE S, the Title 44 (‘ode of[’edc
ral Regulations (Chk), Chapter 1 JIMA,
20 6(c 1(5), rou rcs ach local venniient Part
participation in the pmpard000 ol a mu
jui-isdictional Local Mitwation Plan to acce lti
pt and dop such plan: am!
W1IEREA.S, the Town o C Sevarsink has

reviewed the plan and has (bond it tu he
accepahle;
NOW. I I I ERIi’OR.E. LIE [[ RESOLY

I’]), that the Tuwri of Nevcrshi here
and adupis the “uthvan County, County, [own by at.s
\:tl Vd!aee, Multi- Juridctiunai,
l’re- DLa ster Mination Plan”. Al!-! J;,cd,
Io’ecI by R icloird [. C’oombe Jr.,

Seconded hV l3r an Delaney,
and adopted on motion C bruary 11 ,
I certi iy that I have compared the preceding resol

ution with the v;: ‘al on Plc in [Is
that th.e same is a correct transcript therefrom of the o [0cc and
whole such ona,inu teso! Ut jOO, and was
adopted on the 1101 of F’ chruary, 2004
Di
L:sa M. Garigliano, b\ n ( lurl -
Dated: hebru try I , 200$
NoWy Pubft8tR
L. “ , —L
HKSOLI!TkON BY THE OF Ff
iNs1RIr( )WN ()RiAO1( tNSvfiT t1Av1L’ (iF TOWN (Th\M*
RESOLUTION TO AU1IJOkIZE filE ACCEFrANCE AND ADOPTION

OF THE “SI I IiVN
(OlNTV , COUNTY, TOWN ANI VILLACE, MtTLii-i1JIISi)1CTIONAL
, ALL— IIAZAkD, PRE
DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN”, WHICH WAS PREPAREI) BY THE
SIJLLJVA.N (‘OIJN [y
i)[VISION OF PUBLIC WOkKS
Wit FREAS, the Ic Ii odo of leda1 R egulalions (FR ,, Chapter 1 }‘\ Part 21) 6()(5
rcfIlirc. each local govenLnIeIIt participating in the preparalion of a T i[li—ilictioici I neat
N’Ittigation iet to
a uco pI and adopt such plan; a
\V I KRFA, the (iitse I [own or Viilagef 01 (Insert I awe of iowa or Vii tage) has viev’c I he Fin of
has ftaiml it to be aecL ta I Ic;
NOW, ii H(REFOR K, ilK IT RKS()IVKL), float the (insert i’owrl cr F o:e of Incert
( titan of
‘I OWL) or Village) hereby accepts and winpt. the Soil van County ( onity, I own And
ViFige. Itilto
, .
IirisdFtiuno.1, Au— I lazard, Pre— i)isaster N[iiit1nn Plan’.
Moved by tL’L __‘
Sec’mlcd by ‘
HId id E)1I(i11 niifi in
THIS IS To CERTIFY THAT THIS (S A

TRUE COPY OF A RECORD ON FILE IN
THE OFFICE QF THE TOW1 CLERK.
SIGNED ‘ -—
TOWN CLERTOWN OF ROKLAND

COUNTY OF SULLIVAN. STATE OF N.Y.
DATE (2,/ £“,/‘ C/
STATEOFNEWYOC
COU:TY CF SUWVAN St
ON THIS ._DAY OLALLY CAME
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t A
TO ME PERSONALLY KNOW TO E M PESC* C€SCRIEED IN O

WHO EXECUTED THE FOGOGDQcU1T.
ROSE MAflY HANKINS
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i , Notary Pcbhc, State ot New York
Sullivan County Clerk’s #2t6
NãTAY Commissoon Enire June 23, 2.o
SULLIVAN (:OLJNTY ALL HA7Ak[)/PRE—DISASI:R MIT[G.’[I(
)N II LU 1 1 ThJ I
l’he lot lowing Resolution Was Duly Adopted: Res. No. 02 of the Year 2004.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORiZE ‘TIlE ACCEPTANCE AND

ADOPTION OF THE
“SULI I’vAN COUNI’z, COINT’, lOW N AND VItA MULE!
JURI’,L)ICTIO?AL, LL-HAZ Rl), PREDl’, S I [ R ME
I IG lION P1 XN’ , WHI( II
WAS PREPARED BY THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DiVISION OF
PUBLIC WORKS
WhEREAS, (he Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR,
Chapter 1 rh.MA. Pau
201 ô(c )(5), ILWlL5 cach icc ii go em ncnt nartici iting
in tl’L. pi uii tn m ol i mid ti
‘
j urisdietional Locai Mitigation Plan to accept and adopt such pan; and
WI IEREAS, the l’own of Ehompson has reviewed the plan and has
found ii. to he acceptable;
NOW, ThEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVFD, that the Tovn of Ti
psoa hc:v ucceps and
adopts the ‘‘Suit ivan C’otinty, County, Town and Vi! iape,
Multi —J un sd ictional Al I— I lazard, Pre— ,
Disaster \iitisation l’Ian”.
Moved by: Councilman William J. Richer, Jr.

Sc.rdcd by: Councilman Peter T, Bnits
And adopted on rnotiou February 1)3, 210)4.
aFnieFrc TE NO. 439

TATF OF M: I 1N5 IS to certify th
lAW QA< D N.Y ,
t I
1 rflT i
SULLIvAN rc
(OU’:TN’ ,
-
C:.i of th
Office of the Ciu k :1 ir’,.rl f ‘‘
a
the — n the said C a
TOWN OF lry
of
i F -
rl
oard f71
SEALi the i Li
tirrt,t
at such the sania is a
original and the coriet and true
lI,rL,Il: I - . H rr set my : and affixed the sea! of
Town :H . day said
LChruarv
f
.
A/
rown 2erk of lhc fown
of *
‘-ii-.ran. -
Lounty, New York

Office of t he lown. (lerk
iOVfl (.)f T ten
. •
P.O. Box 195

Na rrows burg, N V 12764
(1)-7 itt; xt I
tc)wnc1erk(’atu:1 cn—narrnwsl
RESOLUTION # 0-04
AI)OPT SULLIVAN COUNTY
FI.\ZARD MITIGATION PLA
ti 010 tOn of N
uncIlman Kna sonded Lw L.’u ncilwoma n FaR
i[Wtfl [‘esolLitton was :,
Al’)OPTET) AYES 4 NAYS 0
—
WEL EREAS, the Fi de 44 C ode of Fed

eral Pueulations (CER), C hdri’
rt 2(11 o ‘11 PM A.,
q uti es h lo d novt i n i p i tn in t hE i
ot a nudti-L1 risdictional Local Mitigation 4
Plan to a. cent md ad pt suP plan
WFIEREAS, the town oil usrcn has : and
reviewed the plan and has found
acctpta He: it h) be
NOW, T[IERF:E0RE, BE IT RESOLV
ED, that the Fown ot fuston her
acspf and adopt the ‘Sullivan uS a:ni eby
v, County, Town and Village.
Jflt’1H(li.cL!(PRJ Ali$[azard, Pn-Pi
.
1 Multj
smtcr \Ffigation Plan.”.
‘I’his is a true and correct COV ot Eowi’i Resolution No. 0—(i4.

‘7
CarolJ ingert’.... )
i’usten [own Clerk
RcoIiition No. 1 — 5/2/05
RESOLUTiON BY ThE V!UAGE OF WOODRII)GE
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADOP11ON OF TIlE

St1LLLVAN C( H Nil, COUNTY, TOWS AND VlLLAG. MIi.ThJIiR1.SD1CTIONAL,
&I L LIAZARL), PRE—L)1SASIFR ‘IJ HG’ I ION Ii ‘ WHICH ‘ S IRI PAR! I) B\
TIlE SjlL LI VAN COUNTY DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
WhEREAS. thc lithe 4’l Code ot: Fcxleral Rcn!ations (CFR), (bytr I EFM.A. P.
201 6(c)(5), rcquires each local overnH)ctI pJJ t wipttUi TO the lrepWttiOO o a inn In
jursdetonai Ioenl Mitigation Pan to accept and adopt such plan, anti
WI fl’RFAS the VilLec ofWcodnd’c Ices reviwcd hie plan and has toiid it r be
accep tab Ic;
NOW, I’I{KREI’ORE, BE IT RkSOL LI). that the Vfflaec \o dratc hc:rcby

‘
3cepis and adopts he Sullivan County County. Town ulil \lfl,i.i. Mait .h.ridTct.’H;L’. All.
Iaard, Pic—Disasicr Min’atioii Plan
tovrd by Jri _Rqt.o rt S

Seconded by Anaina___,
and adopted on [notion May 2_.._______ . 2(X15
1,Diinw Garritt, (lcrk to tJ! \iHaa f\Voedridic do hcrebv ccrii.fv ihat I have nmaied
the
tejoi.n copy oCa resolution with the oiiginal thereof now on file in my offic and that the s;i
isa :orre(1 t!:irtcnut thrcCrorn and oithe whole said oa:tiaal
V[ThTSS rn’s, hand uid e of the VdIw of Wooditdie this i d thy ot

2005
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Clerk to the ViIIii,e f VVl
4(fl’1K -r- ‘.
I&FSOIIYT1()N BY TIlE rLi LACE’ BOARI)
OF TilE V I I [A( ;i: UI
WURTSBORO
Resolution to authoriZe the acceptance

and adoption of the “Sullivan County,
County, Town and Village, Multi—Jurisdictional, All—H
azard, Pre—I)isaster
Mitigation Plan”, which was prepared by the Sulli
van County Division of Public
Works,
WILFRFAS, the Title 44 Code. of Federal Regu

lations (CFR), Chapter 1 FEMA,
Part 201 t(5 1, requires each local government parli
cipalmg in the preparation of a
iiitilti-j L IS CHUfli, Local Mitiatinn
Plan to accept and adopt such plaig and
VTiF REAS. the Village Board of the Village of

Wurtsboro has reviewed the
p tan and has found it to be acceptable;
NOV, i’HERLFORE, BE IT RESOLVEI), that

the Village Board of the
Villatte of \VurKboro hereby ace epts and adopts the ‘‘Sullivan
(Thuutv, C’ouH\ Town a
Vi iLiec. Multi-i :vsdictiorai, AL-Ha7artt. Puc-[)isaster .
M itiation Plan”.
Moved by /Yi1Q MQhr

Seconded b ‘R?hrr±WhLcj
AiitI a(IoptecI on motion 2YLOY . 200.3
New York State Emergency Management Office – Region II
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment New York
Sullivan County, 2010

Background
On March 9th, 2010, Sullivan County conducted a hazard analysis using the
automated program, HIRA-NY (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment New York)
developed by the American Red Cross and the New York State Emergency Management
Office (NYSEMO). This Hazard Analysis document is a key component in the process of
creating a multi-hazard plan and will constitute a major section of your Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan document; it forms the basis for our risk and vulnerability assessment.
The results of this hazard analysis are presented in this report.
HIRA-NY evaluates five factors that are the cornerstones in the hazard analysis process.
In considering these factors, it is also expected that the risk assessment components of the
all-hazard mitigation planning process as outlined in 44 CFR Part 201, under which the
hazard mitigation plan is being developed, will also be developed. The risk assessment
process is required to identify all hazards that can impact a community and the profiling
of the most prevalent hazards. Profiling hazard involves consideration of a) location, or
geographic areas affected; b) extent or magnitude/severity; c) previous occurrences; and,
d) probability of future occurrences. These five factors are:
1. Scope - This factor looks at two aspects: (1) What area or areas in your jurisdiction
could be impacted by the hazard location and (2) What are the chances of the hazard
triggering another hazard causing a cascade effect?
2. Onset - How much time is there between the initial recognition of an approaching
hazard and when the hazard begins to impact the community? This is a very important
factor because for some hazards (e.g., drought) ample warning time is available so that if
plans and procedures have not been developed, there is still time to accomplish such. On
the other hand, an earth quake could occur at any time without a warning and cause
severe damage.
3. Impact - This factor involves the analysis of a hazard's impact extent to the
community's infrastructure, private property, and people.
4. Duration (also an indicator of extent) - This factor is concerned with three durations:
(1) How long does the hazard remain active? (2) How long do emergency operations
continue after the hazard event? (3) How long does the recovery process take?
5. Frequency (past occurrences) - This factor indicates how often a hazard has resulted in
an emergency or disaster; historical frequency can also be a prediction of how often a
hazard will occur in the future (probability of future occurrences). Frequency is
established by recording historical events and determining time intervals between each
occurrence.
Sullivan County HIRA-NY 1 NYSEMO Region II

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HIRA-NY and Sullivan County
HIRA-NY is an automated interactive spreadsheet that asks specific questions on

potential hazards in a community and records and evaluates the responses to these
questions. The selections made in HIRA-NY are based on information entered into
preformatted Microsoft Excel worksheets recommended by FEMA and NYSEMO.
HIRA-NY also includes historical and expert data on selected hazards. HIRA-NY is
designed specifically for groups, rather than individual use. Sullivan County assembled a
group of local officials to consider and discuss the questions and issues raised by the
HIRA-NY program. Representatives from NYSEMO Region II facilitated the meeting
and recorded the results.
The Results
The Group analyzed all hazards potentially affecting Sullivan County. HIRA-NY rated
each hazard based on the Group's assessment and assigned a numerical value.
These values are categorized as follows:
321 to 400 HIGH HAZARD

241 to 320 MODERATELY HIGH HAZARD
161 to 240 MODERATELY LOW HAZARD
44 to 160 LOW HAZARD
The Group rated the 8 hazards as follows:
Hazard Rating
FLOOD 317
FIRE 262
SEVERE STORM 255
WINTER STORM (SEVERE) 253
EARTHQUAKE 251
ICE STORM 234
HURRICANE 201
TERRORISM 180
Note: To meet the hazard mitigation planning requirements include under the
discussion section for each hazard the following:
- A description of the hazard that affects the jurisdiction. Profile those hazards that
are considered prevalent and pose the greatest risk to the jurisdiction. It is not
necessary to profile less prevalent hazards; however, the risk assessment process
should indicate why these hazards are not being profiled. As indicated above, the
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prevalent hazards must be profiled, which means they should be discussed under
the following headings:
- The location(s) must be identified (geographic area affected) of each natural

hazard addressed in the plan
- A detailed description of previous occurrences of each hazard addressed; that is,

the specific dates of occurrences must be identified.
- The extent (magnitude or severity) of each hazard must be addressed by dates of

occurrence.
- Must include the probability of future events (chance of occurrences) for each
hazard addressed.
- Must include an overall summary description of the jurisdiction's vulnerability to

each hazard.
- Must address the impact of each hazard on the jurisdiction.
- Describe vulnerability in terms of the types and numbers of existing buildings,

infrastructure, and critical facilities located in the identified hazard area.
- Describe vulnerability in terms of the types and numbers of future buildings,

infrastructure, and critical facilities located in the identified hazard area.
Natural vs. Manmade Hazards: : The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000)
that mandates the mitigation planning requirements requires that only natural
hazards must be included in mitigation plans to meet DMA requirements and are
apart of the State and FEMA reviews. However, it is recommended that
municipalities engaged in the mitigation planning process address technological and
human-caused hazards. It should be noted that the plan will be rated only on how
well it addresses natural hazards; the non-natural hazards addressed will not be
rated. In addition, current funding eligibility for HMGP and PDM-C grant
programs is for natural hazards, not manmade ones.

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Hazard(s) rated as moderately high: FLOOD, FIRE, SEVERE STORM, WINTER
STORM (SEVERE), EARTHQUAKE
FLOOD: 317, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region (Locations identified on map)

Cascade Effects: Highly Likely (Cascading hazards identified and mapped)
Blight; Civil Unrest; Dam Failure; Epidemic; Explosion; Fire; Food Shortage; Fuel
Shortage; Hazmat (Fixed Site); Ice Jam; Infestation; Landslide; Oil Spill; Radiological
(Fixed Site); Structural Collapse; Trans Accident; Utility Failure; Water Supply
Contamination;
Frequency: A Frequent Event (Frequency identified)
Onset: Several Hours Warning
Hazard Duration: Two to Three Days
Recovery Time: One to Two Days
Impact(Detailed information indicated below):
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Severe Damage to Private Property
• Severe Structural Damage to Public Facilities
Risk Assessment Discussion
Hazard Description:
Geographic Location/Area(s) Affected:
Extent (magnitude or severity) of Hazard:
Historical Description of Previous Occurrences:
Probability of Future Events:
Cascading Effects:
Vulnerability Assessment Discussion
Overall Summary Description of Jurisdiction's Vulnerability:
Impacts of Hazards on the Jurisdiction/Community
Types and Numbers of Existing Structures in Hazard Area (Estimate):
Type and Number of Future Structures in Hazard Area (Estimate):
Estimated Potential Dollar Losses to Vulnerable Structures:

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Method Used to Prepare Estimate:
Utilize information collected in worksheets to create tables and text for the Section
above. Provide as much detail as possible. Reference all maps and include copies of
maps in the appendixes and/or insert map images into this document.
FIRE: 262, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Single Location (Locations identified on Map)

Explosion; Structural Collapse; Utility Failure;
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: Less Than One Day
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
Hazard Description:
Cascading Effects:

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SEVERE STORM: 255, Moderately High Hazard

Dam Failure; Explosion; Fire; Flood; Food Shortage; Fuel Shortage; Hazmat (Fixed
Site); Hazmat (In Transit); Landslide; Oil Spill; Radiological (In Transit); Structural
Collapse; Trans Accident; Utility Failure; Water Supply Contamination; Wildfire;
Onset: Several Days Warning
Hazard Duration: One Day
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
Hazard Description:
Cascading Effects:

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WINTER STORM (SEVERE): 253, Moderately High Hazard

Explosion; Fire; Flood; Food Shortage; Fuel Shortage; Hazmat (In Transit); Ice Jam;
Landslide; Radiological (In Transit); Structural Collapse; Trans Accident; Utility Failure;
Onset: Several Days Warning
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
Hazard Description:
Cascading Effects:

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EARTHQUAKE: 251, Moderately High Hazard

Civil Unrest; Dam Failure; Epidemic; Explosion; Fire; Flood; Food Shortage; Fuel
Shortage; Hazmat (Fixed Site); Infestation; Landslide; Mine Collapse; Oil Spill;
Radiological (Fixed Site); Structural Collapse; Trans Accident; Utility Failure; Water
Supply Contamination; Wildfire;
Frequency: A Rare Event (Frequency identified)
Onset: No Warning
Recovery Time: More Than Two Weeks
Hazard Description:
Cascading Effects:

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Hazard(s) rated as moderately low: ICE STORM, HURRICANE, TERRORISM
ICE STORM: 234, Moderately Low Hazard

Explosion; Fire; Food Shortage; Fuel Shortage; Hazmat (In Transit); Radiological (In
Transit); Structural Collapse; Trans Accident; Utility Failure;
Frequency: A Regular Event (Frequency identified)
Onset: One Day Warning
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
Hazard Description:

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Cascading Effects:
HURRICANE: 201, Moderately Low Hazard

Civil Unrest; Dam Failure; Epidemic; Explosion; Fire; Flood; Food Shortage; Fuel
Shortage; Hazmat (Fixed Site); Hazmat (In Transit); Infestation; Landslide; Oil Spill;
Radiological (Fixed Site); Radiological (In Transit); Structural Collapse; Trans Accident;
Utility Failure; Water Supply Contamination;
Onset: One Day Warning
Recovery Time: More Than Two Weeks
Hazard Description:
Cascading Effects:
TERRORISM: 180, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Several Locations (Locations identified on Map)

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Cascade Effects: Some Potential (Cascading hazards identified and mapped)
Civil Unrest; Dam Failure; Epidemic; Explosion; Fire; Hazmat (Fixed Site); Hazmat (In
Transit); Oil Spill; Radiological (Fixed Site); Radiological (In Transit); Structural
Collapse; Trans Accident; Utility Failure; Water Supply Contamination; Wildfire;
Onset: No Warning
• Serious Injury or Death to Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
Hazard Description:
Cascading Effects:
HAZARDS THAT OCCUR WITH NO WARNING*

FIRE
EARTHQUAKE
TERRORISM
* No warning was selected from the Onset Tab.

HAZARDS THAT OCCUR MOST OFTEN*
FLOOD
FIRE
SEVERE STORM
WINTER STORM (SEVERE)
*A frequent event was selected on frequency Tab.

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HAZARDS THAT PRESENT THE GREATEST THREAT TO LIFE*
TERRORISM
*Serious injury and death in large or extremely large numbers was selected from the
Impact Tab.

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Figure 1. Chart of Hazards vs. Ratings
Reminder: The report must include an overall summary description of the

jurisdiction's vulnerability to each hazard.

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Appendix C - County Critical Facilities in Sullivan County
Critical Facility Location Address
Court House Village of Monticello 414 Broadway
Government Center Village of Monticello 100 North Street
Liberty Complex Village of Liberty North Main Street
Harris Facility
Barryville Facility
Livingston Manor Storm Station Town of Rockland 143 Shandelee Road
Callicoon Storm Station State Route 97
Liberty Storm Station
Wurtsboro Storm Station Village of Wurtsboro
Kenoza Lake Storm Station Town of Callicoon
International Airport Town of Bethel 76 County Route 183A
E-911 Building Town of Bethel
Landfill Treatment Plant Village of Monticello 973 East Broadway
New York State Police Village of Liberty 5754 State Route 55
New York State Police Narrowsburg (Town of Tusten) 6509 State Route 98
New York State Police Roscoe (Town of Rockland) 5754 State Route 55
New York State Police Village of Wurtsboro 2954 State Route 209
County Jail Village of Monticello 4 Bushnell Avenue
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Multiple throughout County
NYSEG Electric & Gas Multiple throughout County
Verizon Telephone Company Multiple throughout County
Sprint Telephone Company Multiple throughout County
AT&T Telephone Company Multiple throughout County
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Bethel
Town Hall Town of Bethel, White Lake 3454 State Route 55
Building Department Town of Bethel
Highway Department Town of Bethel
Justice Court Town of Bethel
Transfer/Recycling Center Town of Bethel
Senior Citizens Center Town of Bethel
Sewer Plant Town of Bethel
Post Office Town of Bethel, White Lake 1447 NY 17B & 2166 NY 17B
Smallwood Firehouse Town of Bethel, White Lake 72 Ball Road
Kauneonga Lake Firehouse Town of Bethel, Kauneonga Lake NYS Route 55/County Route 141
White Lake Firehouse Town of Bethel, White Lake State Highway 17B
Kauneonga Lake WWTP Town of Bethel
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Village of Bloomingburg
Village Hall Village of Bloomingburg
Post Office Village of Bloomingburg
Bloomingburg Fire District Building Village of Bloomingburg Main Street
WWTP Village of Bloomingburg Main Street
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Callicoon
Town Hall Village of Jeffersonville 19 Legion Street
Town Barn Town of Callicoon
Post Office Town of Callicoon 5691 State Route 52
Youngsville Firehouse Town of Callicoon 1822 Shandelee Road
Callicoon Center Firehouse Town of Callicoon Main Street
North Branch Firehouse Town of Callicoon
Delaware Youth Center Town of Callicoon 8 Creamery Road
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Cochecton
Town Hall Town of Cochecton 116 County Route 116
Town Barn Town of Cochecton
Post Office Town of Cochecton 6736 State Route 52
Lake Huntington Firehouse Town of Cochecton
Sullivan West High School Town of Cochecton, Lake Huntington 6604 State Route 52
Lake Huntington WWTP Town of Cochecton, Lake Huntington
Salt Shed Town of Cochecton
Ambulance Corps Building Town of Cochecton
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Delaware
Town Hall Town of Delaware, Hortonville 104 Hortonville-Main Street
Town Barn Town of Delaware
WWTP Town of Delaware
Court Town of Delaware
Hortonville Firehouse Town of Delaware, Hortonville
Kenoza Lake Firehouse Town of Delaware
Job Core Facility Town of Delaware
Sullivan West Central School Town of Delaware 33 Schoolhouse Road
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Fallsburg
Town Hall Town of Fallsburg
Highway Department Town of Fallsburg
Justice Court Town of Fallsburg
Loch Sheldrake WWTP Town of Fallsburg
Sewer/Water Department Town of Fallsburg, South Fallsburg 5410 State Route 42
Post Office Town of Fallsburg 6 Mongaup Road
Police Department Town of Fallsburg
Sullivan/Woodburne Cemeteries Town of Fallsburg
Elementary School Town of Fallsburg
High School Town of Fallsburg
Fallsburg WWTP Town of Fallsburg
Mountaindale WWTP Town of Fallsburg
Loch Sheldrake Senior Center Town of Fallsburg
Fallsburg Senior Center Town of Fallsburg
Hurleyville Firehouse Town of Fallsburg
Woodburne Firehouse Town of Fallsburg
South Fallsburg Firehouse Town of Fallsburg
Loch Sheldrake Firehouse Town of Fallsburg
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Forestburgh
Town Hall/Justice Court Town of Forestburgh
Highway Department Town of Forestburgh
Post Office Town of Forestburgh
Forestburgh Firehouse Town of Forestburgh Route 42
Swinging Bridge Dam Town of Forestburgh
Millennium Pipeline Town of Forestburgh
Mongaup Power Plant Town of Forestburgh
Mongaup Falls Dam Town of Forestburgh
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Fremont
Town Hall Town of Fremont
Fremont Hankins Firehouse Town of Fremont
Long Eddy Firehouse Town of Fremont
Long Eddy Municipal Water Supply Town of Fremont
Delaware Valley Central School Town of Fremont
Highway Garage Town of Fremont
St. Mary’s Hall Town of Fremont
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Highland
Town Hall Town of Highland
Highway Department Town of Highland, Eldred 16 Proctor Road
Post Office Town of Highland
Police Department Town of Highland
Fire Department Annex Town of Highland 4 Proctor Road
Senior Citizen’s Center Town of Highland, Eldred 725 Route 55
Barryville Courthouse Town of Highland, Barryville 2 School House Road
Barryville Fire Station Town of Highland, Barryville 454 Route 97
Camp Koininia Town of Highland, Highland Lake 165 Lake View Drive
Eldred Central School Town of Highland
St. Anthony’s Parish Hall Town of Highland
Yulan Ball Fields Town of Highland
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Village of Jeffersonville
Village Hall Village of Jeffersonville 17 Center Street
Sewer Plant Village of Jeffersonville
Water Treatment Plants (3) Town of Callicoon or Village of Jeff.
Post Office Village of Jeffersonville
Lake Jeffersonville Dam & Hydro Plant Village of Jeffersonville
Ambulance Corps Village of Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Volunteer Firehouse Village of Jeffersonville
WWTP Village of Jeffersonville
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Liberty
Town Hall Town of Liberty
Highway Department Town of Liberty
Justice Court Town of Liberty
Water & Sewers Town of Liberty
Post Office Town of Liberty 3300 State Route 52
Walnut Mountain Nursing Home Town of Liberty
Light and Life Christian School Town of Liberty
Local Churches Town of Liberty
White Sulphur Springs Fire Dept. Town of Liberty
Swan Lake Fire Dept. Town of Liberty
Swan Lake Synagogue Town of Liberty
White Sulphur Springs Church Town of Liberty
Swan Lake WWTP Town of Liberty
Loomis Road WWTP Town of Liberty
White Sulphur Springs WWTP Town of Liberty
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Village of Liberty
Village Hall/Police Station Village of Liberty
Post Office Village of Liberty 14 Chestnut Street
Justice Court Village of Liberty
Sewage Plant Village of Liberty
Water Works Village of Liberty
Sprague Street Firehouse Village of Liberty
Elm Street Well Field Village of Liberty
DPW Garage Village of Liberty
St. Peters Elementary School Village of Liberty
Walnut Mountain Nursing Home Village of Liberty
High School Village of Liberty
Public Library Village of Liberty
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Lumberland
Town Hall/Senior Center/Court/Police Town of Lumberland
Highway Department Town of Lumberland
Post Office Town of Lumberland
Telephone Switching Station Town of Lumberland
Pond Eddy Firehouse Town of Lumberland
Glen Spey Firehouse Town of Lumberland
School Bus Garage Town of Lumberland
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Mamakating
Town Hall Town of Mamakating
Senior Hall Town of Mamakating
Chase Public School Town of Mamakating
Town Park Town of Mamakating
State Police Substation Town of Mamakating
Post Office Town of Mamakating
Town Justice Town of Mamakating
Highway Department Town of Mamakating
Wurtsboro Firehouse Town of Mamakating
Mamakating First Aid Squad Town of Mamakating
Summitville Firehouse Town of Mamakating
Westbrookville Firehouse Town of Mamakating
Bloomingburg Firehouse Town of Mamakating
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Village of Monticello
Village Hall/DPW /Police/Sanitation Village of Monticello
Monticello Joint Firehouse Village of Monticello 23 Richardson Avenue
Buildings and Grounds Dept. Village of Monticello
Town of Thompson Highway Facility Village of Monticello
Justice Court Village of Monticello
Senior Citizen Center Village of Monticello
Sewer Department Village of Monticello
Water Department Village of Monticello
Post Office Village of Monticello 486 Broadway
Ted Strobele Senior Building Village of Monticello
Recovery Center Village of Monticello
Crawford Library Village of Monticello
George Cook School Village of Monticello
Kenneth L. Rutherford School Village of Monticello
Bob Kaiser School Village of Monticello
Short Line Bu Station Village of Monticello
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Neversink
Town Hall Town of Neversink
Highway Department Town of Neversink
Transfer Station Town of Neversink
Post Office Town of Neversink
Local Churches Town of Neversink
NYC DEP Sewer Plant Town of Neversink
Grahamsville Firehouse Town of Neversink
Neversink Firehouse Town of Neversink
TriValley High School Town of Neversink
DEP Police and Lab Facility Town of Neversink
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Rockland
Court House Town of Rockland
Town Hall Town of Rockland
Highway Department Town of Rockland
Sewer & Water Department Town of Rockland
Post Office (2) Town of Rockland
Livingston Manor Firehouse Town of Rockland
Roscoe Firehouse Town of Rockland
Beaverkill Valley Firehouse Town of Rockland
Catholic Church Town of Rockland
Presbyterian Church Town of Rockland
Public Library (2) Town of Rockland
Ambulance Building (2) Town of Rockland
WWTP Pump Stations Town of Rockland
NYS Police Barracks Town of Rockland
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Thompson
Town Hall/Community Center Town of Thompson
Building Department Town of Thompson
Highway Department Town of Thompson
Justice Court Town of Thompson
Sewer & Water Department Town of Thompson
Post Office Town of Thompson 4668 State Route 42
Sullivan County D.T.C. Town of Thompson
Emerald Green WWTP Town of Thompson
Melody Lake WWTP Town of Thompson
Sackett Lake WWTP Town of Thompson
Kiamesha Lake WWTP Town of Thompson
Route 42 Water District Town of Thompson
Cold Spring Road Water District Town of Thompson
Rock Hill Firehouse Town of Thompson
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Town of Tusten
Town Hall Town of Tusten 210 Bridge Street
Town Justice Town of Tusten
Post Office Town of Tusten
Water/Sewer Plants Town of Tusten
Senior Hall Town of Tusten
Lava Firehouse Town of Tusten
Narrowsburg Firehouse Town of Tusten, Narrowsburg 203 Bridge Street
NYS Police Barracks Town of Tusten, Narrowsburg 6509 State Route 98
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Village of Woodridge
Village Hall/Police/Justice Court Village of Woodridge
Public Works Department Village of Woodridge
WWTP Village of Woodridge
Water Department Village of Woodridge
Post Office Village of Woodridge
Central Water System Village of Woodridge
Woodridge Firehouse Village of Woodridge
Luzon Environmental Village of Woodridge
Newburgh Egg Processing Village of Woodridge 17 Novogrodsky Road
Appendix C - Critical Facilities in Village of Wurtsboro
Village Hall Village of Wurtsboro
Water Department Village of Wurtsboro
Post Office Village of Wurtsboro
Police Department Village of Wurtsboro
Library Village of Wurtsboro
Ambulance Squad Village of Wurtsboro
Chase Elementary School Village of Wurtsboro
Fire Department & Annex Village of Wurtsboro
Water Tower (2) Village of Wurtsboro
Water Treatment Plant (2) Village of Wurtsboro
Municipal Water Well (3) Village of Wurtsboro
Heritage Energy Village of Wurtsboro
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Steering Committee Meeting, Feb. 17, 2010
Present:
TJ Brawley
Allen Frishman
BJ Gettel
Ted Hartling
Kara McEloy
John Perrella
Nadia Rajsz
Kris Scullion
Bob Theadore
Pam Winters
Bob Trotta
Dick Martinkovic
Mark Van Etten
Jennifer Mall
Glenn Gidaly
Glenn Gidaly: Good morning. We drafted up an agenda, and many of the items require your input. First, a question for
Jennifer: Would you like to comment the appointment of representatives to the committee by the supervisors and
mayors?
Jennifer Mall: Most of the towns have indicated that they have designated a representative. Some are formally
appointing representatives via resolution of the Town Boards. I’ve been calling the municipalities who weren’t
represented at the kickoff meeting, to encourage them to appoint a representative and come out today. Today there
are a couple of towns that couldn’t send someone out because of the weather—their folks are out working on the roads.
Glenn: Thanks. I have a draft questionnaire to be sent out. The idea is to get some input, not only from people on the
committee, but to others as well. I would like to get your input on other forums for distributing this questionnaire. It’s
designed to gauge people’s perceptions of hazard mitigation, where they get their information related to hazard
mitigation, issues about their homes, and other issues. Because you’re all here now, please take a couple of minutes to
look at the questionnaire and give me your feedback.
Glenn: Any suggestions or concerns? I want to make sure you’re comfortable with the way it reads before we talk about
distributing it.
Q: How many of these questionnaires would you like to get back?
Glenn: The plan can be updated without conducting the questionnaire at all, but we want as much information as
possible. So it would be nice to have 100 of them returned.
Discussion of ways to disseminate the questionnaire:
*Copies at the Town and Village Halls
*Email to committee members, to distribute to town planning and zoning board members and others
*Post on municipal websites
*Mention in municipal newsletters

*Post on the County website
*Fire Chiefs, Fire Commissioners
Each fire department
*Sullivan Renaissance Winter Exposition
*Pat Michel’s (School Superintendent) firehouse chats regarding the new school budget. There is one on February 24th
at the White Lake Firehouse. These meetings can draw large crowds, and you can ask people to fill out the
questionnaires and leave them at the door when they exit.
Glenn: I will email Pat today and ask his permission to distribute the questionnaires there.
BJ Gettel: I will be there, so I can take copies and collect the completed questionnaires.
Glenn: We would like to have these returned by March 31st at the latest. On our original schedule, the draft plan was
scheduled to be submitted by February 15th, and the final plan submitted by May 21st. So we need to get them turned in
as soon as possible.
Comment: The 2005 plan is a good document, but most residents don’t know it exists. The 2005 plan is now on the
Sullivan County website, so we hope people will take a look at it.
Glenn: To increase public awareness, we will put the questionnaire on the County website, and email it to all steering
committee members. We will also post a press release on the County website.
Glenn: Are there any comments on the content and layout of the survey?
Comment: Regarding question 4B: “Did your real estate agent or landlord inform you that a natural hazard risk zone was
present before you purchased or moved into your home?” I don’t think most people know they’re in a flood zone when
they buy a home. They might come on a summer day, when the river is low, and never think about what could happen
during a storm event.
Glenn: Right, and I think people often do not know what type of soil their home sits on. I don’t know whether NYS law
requires that real estate agents disclose information about flood zones to prospective purchasers.
Glenn: Next, there’s a sheet on declared disasters since 2000. Please take a look and see what you think about the
amounts of money that are listed for each event. Some of these events were included in the 2005 plan, but others have
occurred since.
Q: The 10/1/04 event is described as a tropical depression. What does this mean?
Dick Martinkovic: There was a storm that broke off a hurricane, and became a tropical depression. The National
Weather Service calls such events tropical depressions or tropical storms. All of our storms since the 2004-05 plan have
been related to rain and flooding. Everything has been related to water, and water that never used to happen. In
Livingston Manor, Roscoe, and Shandelee, roads washed out that they never thought would wash out. The streams and
brooks couldn’t take that amount of rain in a short amount of time. The Delaware River and Neversink Dam remained
intact, but the issue is with the smaller streams—the Callicoon Creek in particular. The Town of Delaware almost lost
their highway facility twice. The claims that are listed here come from the PALs (public assistance liaisons) from SEMO,
who came down and walked the sites with town officials. They then made awards. Had we not had a mitigation plan in
place, a lot of the monetary relief would not have happened. If I were a town official, I would take a look at flooding and
rainstorms, and see where my 2004 plan put me, and ratchet that up closer to the top. A few towns listed wildfire as a
hazard, but we really don’t have wildfire the way the western states do. Flooding and rainstorms are our biggest issue.
We are also due for an ice storm. The National Weather Service says we are due for an ice storm creating 2 to 3 inches
of ice. This will knock out power lines, knock down trees, and make roads impassable.
Glenn: We also included a list of significant flood events since 2000. Some of these numbers may be inaccurate, but
they come from what we could find on the internet. In terms of the plan update, as Dick said, most of the events since
2004 have been related to water. So please take a moment to look that over. Any comments?
No comments.
Glenn: Regarding our discussion of re-ranking hazards, I spoke with Gene Lucchese at SEMO about the HAZNY analysis.
This is where you go through each of the hazards and rank and rate them. It’s a computerized program. He gave me a
couple of dates when he is available to come in and do the HAZNY with us. Which of the suggested dates is best for
you?
Discussion.
March 9th at 2:00 pm is good for all members.
Glenn: Okay, I will confirm that with Gene today.
Q: Where will we do this?
A: Here in the Legislative Hearing Room if we can secure it. We will let you know as soon as possible.
Glenn: I wanted to mention this January 12th article from the Sullivan County Democrat. It discusses the County’s
program for purchasing properties that are in flooded areas. Does anyone know how that’s going?
Dick: This was money secured by Sen. Bonacic for helping families who have continually had flooding issues. The
property has to be a residence, and I believe there is an income requirement. We initially had about 40 applications,
some of which had to be denied, for example, because they contained apartments or commercial spaces. Roughly 12
properties went through the process all the way to closing. The stipulation from the State was that the building must be
destroyed, and the land restored and left vacant. Some parcels are near streams, so we’re talking to the municipalities
to see if they are interested in taking them over for recreation. Most of the properties, but not all, are in the floodplain.
For example, on the Island in Jeffersonville, there are four properties that have been purchased. Perhaps those
properties could be managed for recreation. The municipalities won’t want to make a big investment in these
properties, though, because they will most likely flood again. There’s a property in Youngsville, which the fire
department would like to use as parking.
Glenn: Who would have the list of the properties?
Dick: The Grants office would have all the information.
Glenn: Do you know if we spent all of the available money on the twelve properties?
Dick: No. Each county got a different amount.
Glenn: Also in this article, Army Corps of Engineers and other County and Soil and Water projects are mentioned.
Dick: Right. Those are different programs.

Glenn: The good thing about all of this is that it shows that the County is taking action to mitigate future flooding
problems.
Dick: Yes, and we’re using funds from a state agency. The Town of Rockland did a buyout program, but they got stuck
with their properties—they had to pay the costs of demolition, and now they can’t sell or dispose of the parcels.
Ted Hartling: indaudible
Dick: Yes, the County wants to dispose of the properties. Delaware County went through the same thing. It left a bad
taste for them.
Glenn: Do you have a contact at the Army Corps?
Bob Trotta: I can get you the contact information.
More discussion, inaudible.
Jennifer : The planning office also has information on the Army Corps work on the East Branch.
Dick: We’ve been trying to be proactive. But of those forty original flood buyout properties, there were some people
who could have sold, but when we told them what their property was worth according to an independent appraiser,
they could not have bought another home for that amount of money. Many properties were appraised at less than
$100,000. If FEMA keeps coming in and giving people money for repairs, they won’t leave.
More discussion, inaudible.
Glenn: Does anyone have other questions? If you’ve filled out the questionnaire, we can take it from you. Also, we are
compiling the information from the checklists that you filled out at the kickoff meeting.
I will contact Gene about doing the HAZNY on March 9 th at 2:00.
We will email all of you the questionnaire, and put it on the County website.
Thank you.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee Meeting, 3-9-10.
TJ Brawley
Charlie Hallock
Ted Hartling
Daniel Hendrickson
Dave Kuebler
Kara McElroy
Gregg Semenetz
Bob Theadore
Bob Trotta
Pam Winters
Dick Martinkovic
John Perrella
Jennifer Mall
Glenn Gidaly
Eugene Lucchese
Charles Fallon
Discussion of our HMP update and the FEMA flood map updates:
If you disagree with the new flood insurance rate maps, we should indicate this in our plan. For
example, if the new BFEs in a particular location are lower than you think they should be, based on your
expertise and observations, then homes just above that elevation could be at risk. We need to identify
those locations and potential hazards in our plan.
Today’s task is to complete SEMO’s HAZNY analysis. Gene Lucchese is here to take us through the
process. See the attached Hazard Analysis Worksheet and List of Hazards.
First, look at the worksheet and check hazards that we have faced in the past or that you think are
possible in the future. Then rank them, with #1 being the greatest hazard. Look at the List of Hazards
for the definitions—SEMO might define a particular hazard differently than you do.
Next, we will look at several aspects (scope, frequency, onset, impact and duration) of each hazard. For
example:
Hazard: Severe Storm

Scope: Could affect entire region
Highly likely to cause other hazards (including dam failure, explosion, fire, flood, food
shortage, fuel shortage, hazmat-- fixed site and in transit, landslide, oil spill,
radiological—in transit, structural collapse, transportation accident, utility failure,
wildfire, and water supply contamination).
Frequency: Frequent (greater than once a year)
Impact: Serious injury or death is unlikely
Severe impact to private property
Moderate damage to infrastructure
Onset: Several days warning
Duration: Less than one day
Once inactive, emergency operations and services continue for 1 to 2 days
Based on all of the above, the HAZNY software determined that a severe storm gets a moderately high
hazard ranking for us.
We continued this analysis for several other hazards, including flood, earthquake, hurricane, winter
storm, terrorism, and others.
FEMA requires that we consider earthquakes and hurricanes in our plan. Although they are infrequent
in our area, they are extremely costly.
HAZNY gives us a starting point for a hazard analysis. Once we have the hazards ranked and prioritized,
we can talk about vulnerability and how to prepare.
Attached please find the HAZNY report that we generated at this meeting, as well as a listing of possible
mitigation measures for each hazard.
Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Questionnaire
1. Citizen Preparedness Survey
Natural disasters have increasingly caused injury, property damage, and interruption of
business and government services across New York State. The toll on individuals, families,
businesses, and local governments can be and has been devastating. The time, money, and
emotional effort required to respond to and recover from these disasters take public resources
and attention away from other important programs and problems. The mission of Hazard
Mitigation is to reduce risk to the community and ultimately to better protect life and property.
Sullivan County is eligible to

receive grant funding for mitigation
programs by maintaining a FEMA-
approved Hazard Mitigation Plan,
which the County last updated in
2005. FEMA requires that hazard
mitigation plans be updated every
five years, and the County’s Plan
must now be updated to maintain
compliance with FEMA’s
requirements.
This questionnaire is designed to

assess household awareness of and preparation for disasters and to identify tools and
techniques that may assist in reducing risk in the community. We ask that the questionnaire be
completed by an adult, preferably the homeowner or head of household.
Your participation in this survey is voluntary and your responses will remain confidential.
You will be asked to indicate whether your home is located in a floodplain. You can check the
status of your property by visiting the following web site: http://www.floodsmart.gov and entering
your property address in the One-Step Flood Risk Profile section of the site.
Please return your completed survey by mail, email or fax to:
Mail Email Fax

Barton & Loguidice mbrother@bartonandloguidice.com 845-647-4078
PO Box 267
Ellenville, NY 12428
Please complete the questionnaire and return by March 31, 2010
1
. 2. General Household Information
In this section, we will ask several general questions regarding your household, such as where
you live and whether you own or rent the property. This information will assist the mitigation
planning committee in better understanding the range of concerns within the community and
how those concerns may vary by location. As with all the information we are requesting, your
responses will remain confidential.
A. Please indicate where you reside in Sullivan County:

Community Zip Code Community Zip Code
Monticello 12701 Liberty 12754
Barryville 12719 Livingston Manor 12758
Bethel 12720 Loch Sheldrake 12759
Bloomingburg 12721 Long Eddy 12760
Callicoon 12723 Mongaup Valley 12762
Claryville 12725 Mountain Dale 12763
Cochecton 12726 Narrowsburg 12764
Eldred 12732 Neversink 12765
Fallsburg 12733 North Branch 12766
Ferndale 12734 Parksville 12768
Fremont Center 12736 Pond Eddy 12770
Glen Spey 12737 Rock Hill 12775
Glen Wild 12738 Roscoe 12776
Grahamsville 12740 Forestburgh 12777
Hankins 12741 South Fallsburg 12779
Harris 12742 Swan Lake 12783
Highland Lake 12743 White Lake 12786
Hortonville 12745 White Sulphur Springs 12787
Hurleyville 12747 Woodbourne 12788
Jeffersonville 12748 Woodridge 12789
Kenoza Lake 12750 Wurtsboro 12790
Kiamesha Lake 12751 Youngsville 12791
Lake Huntington 12752 Yulan 12792
Other:
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. 2. General Household Information, continued
B. How long have you lived in Sullivan County?
Less than 1 year:

One to 5 years:
Six to 9 years:
Ten to 19 years:
Twenty years or more:
C. Is this your primary place of residence:

Yes No:
D. Do you own or rent your place of residence?

Own Rent
E. What is your street address? (Information will remain confidential)
3
. 3. Hazard Information
A. How prepared do you feel you and your household are for the likely impacts of natural and man-
made hazard events that may occur in Sullivan County? Please provide your ranking on a scale
of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the most prepared.
1 (Least) 2 3 4 5 (Most)
B. Why do you feel you and your household are prepared for the likely impacts of natural and man-
made hazard events that may occur in Sullivan County? Please check all that apply.
Emergency preparedness information from a government source (e.g, federal, state, or local
emergency management)
Have attended meetings about hazard mitigation or disaster preparedness
Gained awareness from local or regional media reports
Information provided by schools or other academic institutions
Received information from our local utility companies
Received information from non-governmental organizations (e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.)
C. In the past 20 years, which of the following hazard events have you or someone in your
household experienced within Sullivan County? Please also indicate how concerned you are
about the listed hazards that may impact Sullivan County. Indicate in the first column if you
have experienced the hazard and then indicate your level of concern in the remaining columns.
Have Not Somewhat Very Extremely

Experienced Concerned Concerned Concerned Concerned
HAZARD TYPE
Power Failure
Structural Fire
Tornado
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm
HAZMAT- Fixed Sites
Flood
Trans. Accidents
Structural Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply Failure
Explosion
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. 3. Hazard Information, continued
Have Not Somewhat Very Extremely

Experienced Concerned Concerned Concerned Concerned
HAZARD TYPE
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In Transit
Mine Collapse
D. Information regarding hazards can be provided to the community in many different ways. In the
section below, please identify the three most effective ways information could be provided to
you to help you prepare for and withstand a hazard event.
Times Herald Record Radio news Schools/Colleges

Sullivan County Democrat Radio advertising Chamber of Commerce
River Reporter Outdoor advertising Church/Synagogue
Other newspaper Internet Books
Regional TV news Fire/EMS Departments Public Library
Local cable TV news Public meetings/workshops Special events
TV advertising County/Local Government Non-Govt-Organizations
Utility company Other (briefly describe):
E. Is your place of residence located in a designated floodplain?
Yes No Not Sure
F. Do you have flood insurance?
Yes No Not Sure
G. Have you had any difficulty obtaining conventional homeowner’s insurance?
Yes No Not Sure
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. 3. Hazard Information, continued
H. If you DO NOT have flood insurance, what is the primary reason?
I don’t need it; my property has never flooded I don’t need it; my house is not in the floodplain
It’s too expensive It’s not worth it
Insurance company will not provide My homeowner’s insurance will cover me
Didn’t know it was available Don’t have the time
It’s not required by code It’s not required by law
I. Have you or someone in your household:
Have Plan Not Can

Done to Do Done Not
1. Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or
emergency preparedness?
2. Talked with household members about what to do in the event of a natural

disaster or emergency ?
3. Developed a “Household/Family Emergency Plan in order to decide what

everyone should do in the event of an emergency?
4. Prepared a “Disaster Supply Kit” (e.g., with extra food, bottled water,
batteries, flashlights or other emergency supplies)?
5. In the last year has anyone in your household been trained or re-certified in
First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
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. 4. Hazard Mitigation
To mitigate means to alleviate, to ease, or to lessen. Mitigation actions, therefore, are

measures taken to minimize the impact upon life and property when a hazard event occurs.
Sullivan County is preparing an update to the existing All Hazard Mitigation Plan to re-assess
previously identified mitigation strategies to determine if modifications to the plan are needed.
The following section is attended to assess the community’s general level of awareness
regarding mitigation actions that may be available to protect against hazard events.
A. Did you consider the potential impact a natural or man-made disaster could have on your home
before you purchased or moved into the home?
Yes No
B. Did your real estate agent or landlord inform you that a natural hazard risk zone (e.g., flood
zone, steep slope/landslide area, etc) was present before you purchased or moved into your
home?
Yes No
C. Would the disclosure of such information influence your decision to purchase or move into a
home?
Yes No
D. How much money would you be willing to spend on your current home to make it more
resistant to future natural hazards within your community? (Examples could include elevating a
flood-prone home or replacing combustible roofing materials with non-combustible
alternatives)
$0 Nothing $1,000 to $2,500

Less than $100 $2,500 to $5,000
$100 to $500 $5,000 to $10,000
$500 to $1,000 More than $10,000
E. Which of the following incentives would make it more likely that you would spend money to
protect your home from natural hazards? (Please check all that apply)
Mortgage discount Insurance premium discount

Low interest loan Grant program with cost share requirement
Property tax discount None of the above
Other (please describe):
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. 4. Hazard Mitigation, continued
F. If your property were located in a designated high hazard area such as a flood plain, or had
been repeatedly damaged by past events would you consider any of the following potential
mitigation actions? (Please check all that apply)
Property buyout Elevation of the structure above the floodplain

Relocation of the structure outside the floodplain None of the above
G. Please provide any additional comments you may have in the space provided below:
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Barryville
2a 2a 2b 2c 2d 3a 3b 3c 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 4g
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
have you Real Estate disclosure
Preparedn experienced How Consider agent or of this info
How long ess (italics) and concerned disaster landlord influenced $ you'd be willing
have you (1=least how are you Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary prepared, Why do you concerned about information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ 5=most feel about each are those distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent prepared) prepared? you? hazards? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered Comments
Don't
need/never
1 Barryville 12719 20+ Y Rent 5 c Power Failure Not Times Herald N N N flooded Not done Have done Have done Have done Plan to do N N Y $1,000-$2,500 Mortgage discount Buyout
d Structural Fire Radio news Property tax discount Elevation
Local Cable TV
Tornado Somewhat News
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
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Bethel
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
Don't
need/never Insurance Premium
1 Bethel 12720 20+ Y Own 3 a Power Failure Times Herald ? ? N flooded Not done Plan to do Plan to do Plan to do Not done Y N Y $0.00 Discount Buyout
c Structural Fire Somewhat Radio news Property tax discount Relocation
Sullivan County
Tornado Somewhat Democrat
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood
Trans. Accid. Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Not/Somew
Mass Gathering hat
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Don't
need/never
2 Bethel 12720 20+ Y Own 5 a Power Failure Times Herald N N N flooded Have done Have done Have done Have doen Have done Y
Sullivan County
b Structural Fire Democrat
c Tornado River Reporter
Local cable TV
e Ice Storm news
f Dam Failure Radio news
Radio
Winter Storm advertising
HAZMAT/Fixed Fire/EMS
Sites Departments
Public
meetings/works
Flood hops
County/local
Trans. Accid. government
Structural
Collapse Special events
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
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Bloomingburg
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
Don't Survey should've

need/never Insurance Premium been better
1 Bloomingburg 12721 10-19 Y Own 4 d Power Failure Times Herald N N N flooded Have Done Have Done Have Done Have Done Have Done N N Y $5,000-$10,000 Discount Buyout communicated,
should be electronic
Structural Fire Somewhat Utility Company Property tax discount (online) and could
be better formatted.
Sullivan County Grant program w/cost
Tornado Somewhat Democrat share requirement
Ice Storm
Dam Failure Somewhat
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse Very
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Very
Drought Very
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Somewhat
Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
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Callicoon
2a 2a 2b 2c 2d 3a 3b 3c 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
Community Zip County ? Rent prepared) prepared? you? hazards? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Don't need/not
1 Callicoon 12723 20+ Y Own 3 c Power Failure Somewhat Times Herald N N N in flood plain Have done Have done N N $1,000-$2,500 Property tax discount Elevation
Insurance Premium
d Structural Fire River Reporter Discount
e Tornado Radio news
Ice Storm Internet
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Somewhat
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid. Very
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion Very
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
2 Callicoon 12723 10-19 N Own 3 a Power Failure Very Radio news Not sure No No Too expensive Have done Have done Have done Have done Have done N N N $0 Low interest loan None
b Structural Fire Not Outdoor Ads Property tax discount
Insurance Premium
c Tornado Other (e-mail) Discount
Grant Program w/cost
f Ice Storm Somewhat share
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Very
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse Extremely
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm Extremely
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
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Callicoon
Local Cable TV Don't need/not

3 Callicoon 12723 20+ Y Own 3 f Power Failure Somewhat News N N N in flood plain Have done Have done Have done Have done Have done Y N Y $0 Mortgage Discount Buyout
Radio
Structural Fire Advertising Property tax discount Elevation
Insurance Premium
Tornado Internet Discount
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't need/not
4 Callicoon 12723 1-5 Y Own 3 c Power Failure Times Herald N N N in flood plain Not done Have done Plan to do Not done Have done N N Y $5,000 - $10,000 Property tax discount
Sull Co Insurance Premium
d Structural Fire Not Democrat Discount
Radio Grantn Program w/cost
Tornado Somewhat Advertising share
Ice Storm Internet
Schools/college
Dam Failure Not s
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Very
Trans. Accid. Very
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Very
Mine Collapse Not
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Callicoon
Regional TV Don't need/not

5 Callicoon 12723 20+ Y Own 3 c Power Failure Somewhat News N N N in flood plain Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done Y N Y $0 Low interest loan Relocation
Structural Fire Somewhat Radio news
Tornado Very Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm Not
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill Very
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Very
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Very
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Other
6 Callicoon 12723 20+ Y Rent 2 Power Failure Newspaper ? N N Too expensive Plan to do Have done Have done Have done Have done Y N Y <$100 Other (rent discount) None
Structural Fire Somewhat Internet Not worth it
Tornado Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm Other (e-mail)
Dam Failure Extremely
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion Extremely
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought
Terrorism Not
Windstorm
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Extremely
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Callicoon
Regional TV
7 Callicoon 12723 20+ Y Own 4 c Power Failure Not News Y N N Too expensive Not done Can not Can not Have done Not done N N N $1,000-$2,500 Property tax discount Elevation
Not required Grant Program w/cost
e Structural Fire Not Radio news by code share
Not required
f Tornado Not Internet by law
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure Very
Winter Storm Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Very
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Very
Windstorm
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
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Callicoon Ctr
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
Don't need/not
1 Callicoon Ctr. 12724 10-19 Y Own 2 c Power Failure Somewhat Outdoor Ads N N N in flood plain Not done Not done Not done Not done Have done N Y Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
County/Local Grant Program w/cost
Structural Fire Somewhat Gov't share
Other
(PO/Supermark
Tornado Very et/gas stn.)
Ice Storm Very
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Very
Flood Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Very
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Very
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Very
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Extremely
Mine Collapse Not
Sull Co
2 Callicoon Ctr. 12724 20+ Y Own 4 b Power Failure Democrat Y Y N Have done Have done Plan to do Not done Not done Y N Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
c Structural Fire Very Radio news Property tax discount Relocation
Insurance Premium
Tornado Somewhat Internet Discount
Ice Storm
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
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Callicoon Ctr
Local Cable TV
3 Callicoon Ctr. 12724 10-19 Y Own 4 a Power Failure Very News Y N N Too expensive Have done Have done Have done Have done Have done N N Y $2,500 - $5,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Insurance Premium
b Structural Fire Radio news Discount
Radio
c Tornado Advertising
e Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Very
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
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Fallsburg
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
Don't
Times Herald need/never
1 Fallsburg 12733 10-19 Y Own 3 d Power Failure Record N N N flooded Not done Have done Not done Have done Have done N N N $500-$1,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
Structural Fire Radio News Property tax discount Relocation
Insurance premium
Tornado discount Elevation
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
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Ferndale
2a 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 3a 3b 3c 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
Community Zip County ? Rent Street (Confidential) prepared) prepared? you? hazards? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Times Herald
1 Ferndale 12734 20+ Y Own 3 Power Failure Record N N N $0.00 Low interest loan
Sull Co. Insurance premium
Structural Fire Democrat discount
Tornado River Reporter
Ice Storm Radio News
Dam Failure Fire/EMS Dept.

Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
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Fremont
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
experienced How Consider agent or of this info
How long (italics) and concerned disaster landlord influenced $ you'd be
have you how are you Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to willing to spend Incentives that would
lived in Primary Preparedness concerned about information obtaining Why no home prior of natural buy/move on making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ (1=least prepared, Why do you feel about each are those distribution Floodplain Flood HO Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent 5=most prepared) prepared? you? hazards? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Emerg.
preparedness
info from Gov't Don't need -
1 Fremont 12736 20+ Y Own 5 Source Power Failure Somewhat Radio News N N N never flooded Have done Have done Have done Plan to do N Y $0.00 None None
Have attended
mtgs. about
hazard mit. or
disaster
preparedness. Structural Fire Very Fire/EMS Dept
Gained
awareness from
local/regional
media rpts Tornado Somewhat Cty/Local Gov't
Received info
from local utility
company Ice Storm Somewhat
Received info
from non-gov't
organizations Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Very
Flood Very
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering Very

Earthquake
Radiological –
In Transit
Mine Collapse
Emerg.
preparedness Don't need -
info from Gov't not in
2 Fremont Ctr 12736 20+ Y Own 1 Source Power Failure Somewhat floodplain Not done Have done Plan to do Have done Not done Y N Y $2,500-$5,000 Low interest loan Buyout
Gained
awareness from
local/regional
media rpts Structural Fire Somewhat Property tax discount
Received info
from local utility Insurance premium
company Tornado Somewhat discount
Grant program with cost
Ice Storm Somewhat share rqt
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Extremely
Trans. Accid. Extremely
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Extremely
Explosion Extremely
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological –
In Transit
Mine Collapse
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Glen Spey
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
experienced How Consider agent or of this info
How long (italics) and concerned disaster landlord influenced $ you'd be willing
have you how are you Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary Preparedness concerned about information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ (1=least prepared, Why do you feel about each are those distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent 5=most prepared) prepared? you? hazards? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or Don't need -
disaster Times Herald not in
1 Glen Spey 12737 20+ Y Own 4 preparedness. Power Failure Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Not done Have done Not done N N Y $0.00 Mortgage discount Buyout
Structural Fire Somewhat River Reporter Property tax discount Relocation
Insurance premium
Tornado Not Internet discount
Ice Storm share rqt
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Emerg.
preparedness info Times Herald Don't need -
2 Glen Spey 12737 20+ Y Own 3 from Gov't Source Power Failure Record N N N never flooded Not done Have done Plan to do Plan to do Have done N N Y $5,000-$10,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Gained awareness
from local/regional Sull Co
media rpts Structural Fire Democrat Low interest loan Relocation
Info provided by
schools/academic
institutions Tornado River Reporter Property tax discount
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic Very
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
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Grahamsville
Would
Real Estate disclosure
Consider agent or of this info
How long Preparedness disaster landlord influenced $ you'd be willing
have you (1=least Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary prepared, In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ 5=most Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent prepared) prepared? each are you? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Don't need -
not in
1 Grahamsville 12740 20+ Y Own 2 Power Failure Extremely Internet N N N floodplain Not done Have done Not done Have done Not done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 Property tax discount
Public
Structural Fire Mtg/Wksp
Tornado Cty/Local Gov't
Ice Storm
Dam Failure Y
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't need -
Emerg. preparedness Sull Co not in
2 Grahamsville 12740 20+ Y Own 5 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Democrat N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Not done Not done Y N Y $1,000-$2,500 Low interest loan None
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or Other Insurance premium
disaster preparedness. Structural Fire Y Newspaper discount
Gained awareness from
local/regional media
rpts Tornado Somewhat Radio News
Ice Storm Y Extremely Cty/Local Gov't
Winter Storm Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Y Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Y Somewhat
Landslide Y Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Very
Windstorm Very
Wildfire Very

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
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Grahamsville
Gained awareness from Don't need -

local/regional media not in
3 Grahamsville 12740 20+ Y Own 4 rpts Power Failure Y Very Radio News N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done N N N $0.00 None
Structural Fire Not Internet
Tornado Y Somewhat
Ice Storm Y Somewhat
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Y Somewhat
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Y Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Y Somewhat
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Y Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Times Herald Don't need -
4 Grahamsville 12740 20+ Y Own 3 Power Failure Y Extremely Record N N N never flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N Y $0.00 None None
Don't need -
Sull Co not in
Structural Fire Extremely Democrat floodplain
Tornado Extremely Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm Y Extremely
Winter Storm Y Extremely
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Extremely
Structural
Collapse Extremely
Oil Spill Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Extremely
Landslide Extremely
Water Supply
Failure Extremely
Explosion Extremely
Epidemic Extremely
Civil Unrest Extremely
Drought Extremely
Terrorism Extremely
Windstorm Extremely
Wildfire Extremely
Mass Gathering Y
Earthquake Extremely
Radiological – In
Transit Extremely
Mine Collapse Y
Page 2
Grahamsville
Regional TV
5 Grahamsville 12740 20+ Y Own 5 Power Failure Y Not News N N N Too expensive Not done Not done Have done Plan to do Y N Y $0.00 Property tax discount Buyout
Insurance premium
Structural Fire Not Radio News discount
Tornado Not Internet
Ice Storm Y Not
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Y Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Extremely
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Don't need -
Emerg. preparedness Times Herald not in
6 Grahamsville 12740 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Not done Have done N N Y $5,000-$10,000 Property tax discount Relocation
Info provided by
schools/academic Insurance premium
institutions Structural Fire Very Fire/EMS Dept discount Elevation
Tornado Not Cty/Local Gov't share rqt
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Y Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Somewhat
Drought Y Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Y Somewhat

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 3
Highland Lk
Would
How long Preparedness disaster landlord influenced $ you'd be willing
have you (1=least Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary prepared, In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ 5=most Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent prepared) prepared? each are you? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Don't need -
Times Herald not in
1 Highland Lake 12743 20+ Y Own 3 Power Failure Y Very Record N N N floodplain Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N Y >$10,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Insurance premium
Structural Fire Very Radio News discount
Tornado Not Internet share rqt
Ice Storm Y Very
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Have attended
mtgs. about hazard
mit. or disaster Don't need -
2 Highland Lake 12743 20+ Y Own 3 preparedness. Power Failure Y Somewhat River Reporter N N N never flooded Have done Plan to do Not done Not done Have done Y N Y $2,500-$5,000 Property tax discount Elevation
Info provided by
schools/academic
institutions Structural Fire Very Internet
Schools/Colleg
Tornado Somewhat es
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Y Very
Structural
Collapse Very
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Extremely
Explosion Very
Epidemic Very
Civil Unrest Very
Drought Very
Terrorism Very
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Very

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Very
Mine Collapse Somewhat
Page 1
Hortonville
Would
How long disaster landlord influenced $ you'd be willing
have you Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary Preparedness In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ (1=least prepared, Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent 5=most prepared) prepared? each are you? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or Times Herald
1 Hortonville 12745 6-9 Y Own 3 disaster preparedness. Power Failure Record Y Y N Have done Plan to do Plan to do Not done Have done Y N Y >$10,000 Low interest loan Elevation
Structural Fire Internet Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Tornado discount
Ice Storm share rqt
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't need -
2 Hortonville 12745 10-19 Y Own 1 Power Failure Y Extremely River Reporter ? N N never flooded Can not Can not Have done Have done Can not N N Y $100-$500 Low interest loan Buyout
Structural Fire Somewhat Utility Company

Tornado Extremely Cty/Local Gov't
Ice Storm Y Extremely Public Library
Dam Failure Very Special Events
Winter Storm Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Y Very
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Y Extremely
Landslide Very
Water Supply
Failure Y Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Very
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Y Extremely
Wildfire Very
Mass Gathering Y Not

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Extremely
Mine Collapse Extremely
Page 1
Hortonville
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or Times Herald Insurance premium
3 Hortonville 12745 20+ Y Own 4 disaster preparedness. Power Failure Y Record Y Y N Have done Not done Not done Have done Not done N N N $1,000-$2,500 discount Buyout
Gained awareness
from local/regional Grant program with cost
media rpts Structural Fire Somewhat Internet share rqt
Tornado Not Cty/Local Gov't
Ice Storm Somewhat
Winter Storm Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Extremely
Trans. Accid. Very
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Page 2
Hurleyville
Would
have you Best Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary Preparedness In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ (1=least prepared, Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent 5=most prepared) prepared? each are you? outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Gained awareness
from local/regional Regional TV Don't need -
1 Hurleyville 12747 6-9 Y Own 3 media rpts Power Failure Y News N N N never flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N N $0.00 None None
Structural Fire Local Cable TV
Tornado Radio News
Ice Storm Y
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure Y
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm Y
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 1
Jeffersonville
Would
have you Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary Preparedness In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ (1=least prepared, Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about Best information Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent 5=most prepared) prepared? each are you? distribution outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or
1 Jeffersonville 12748 20+ Y Own 3 disaster preparedness. Power Failure Y Not Sull Co Democrat N N N Too expensive Have done Not done Not done Have done Not done Y N Y $0.00 Property tax discount Buyout
Structural Fire Y Not Local Cable TV News
Tornado Radio News
Ice Storm Y Not
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Y Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse Y Not
Oil Spill Y Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam Y Not
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought Y Not
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire Y Not
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't need -
Emerg. preparedness not in
2 Jeffersonville 12748 20+ Y Rent 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Not done Not done Y Y $2,500-$5,000 Property tax discount Elevation
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Somewhat Sull Co Democrat Insurance premium
Tornado Somewhat Internet share rqt
Ice Storm Y Very Cty/Local Gov't
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Y Extremely
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Page 1
Jeffersonville
Emerg. preparedness Don't need -

3 Jeffersonville 12748 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Radio News N N N never flooded Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done Y N Y $5,000-$10,000 Low interest loan Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire Property tax discount
Received info from Insurance premium
local utility company Tornado discount
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Jeffersonville
4 (Kohlertown) 12748 10-19 N Own 2 Power Failure Y Local Cable TV News N N N Not worth it Not done Have done Have done Not done Not done N N Y $0.00 Low interest loan Relocation
Structural Fire Radio News Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Tornado Internet discount
Ice Storm Somewhat Other
Dam Failure Y Extremely
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam Extremely
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 2
Jeffersonville
5 Jeffersonville 12748 10-19 Y Rent 5 Power Failure Y Radio News Y N N Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done N Y N $0.00 None None
Structural Fire Radio Advertising
Tornado Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Emerg. preparedness
6 Jeffersonville 12748 1-5 Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Radio News Y N N Too expensive Not done Have done Have done Have done Not done N N N $0.00 Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire Not Fire/EMS Dept Not worth it
Tornado Not
Dam Failure Y Very
Winter Storm Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Y Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Y Somewhat
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 3
Kaungungo
Would
Gained awareness Don't need -

from local/regional not in Grant program with cost
1 Kaungungo Lk 12749 20+ Y Own 4 media rpts Power Failure Y Very Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Not done Have done Not done Not done Not done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 share rqt Buyout
Structural Fire Local Cable TV News Relocation
Tornado Radio News
Ice Storm Y Very
Dam Failure
Winter Storm Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 1
Kiamesha
Would
Received info from Don't need -

1 Kiamesha Lk 12751 6-9 Y Own 3 local utility company Power Failure Y Somewhat Public Mtg/Wksp ? N N never flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N N <$100 None
Structural Fire Not Cty/Local Gov't
Tornado Not Public Library
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Extremely
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Extremely
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 1
Liberty
In past 20 yrs,
which hazards Would
lived in Primary prepared, concerned about information obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ 5=most Why do you feel about each are those distribution Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Don't
need/never
1 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 3 b Power Failure Radio news N N N flooded Have done Have done Have done Not done Not done N N N $0.00 Property tax discount None
Insurance Premium
c Structural Fire Not Fire/EMS Dept Discount
f Tornado Not
Ice Storm Not
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Don't
need/never
2 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 2 a Power Failure Somewhat TV Not Sure N N flooded Have done Have done Have done Have done Have done Y N Y $5,000 - $10,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
Structural Fire Radio news Property tax discount Elevation
Insurance Premium
Tornado Fire/EMS Dept Discount
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Very
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 1
Liberty
Don't
need/never
3 Liberty 12754 <1 Y Rent 2 c Power Failure Not Times Herald N N N flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N Y $0 Mortgage Discount Buyout
Structural Fire Somewhat Radio news
Tornado Not Internet
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
4 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 3 d Power Failure Times Herald N N N Too expensive Have done Have done Not done Not done N N Y $500 - $1,000 Mortgate discount Buyout
Local Cable TV
Structural Fire Very News Low interest loan Relocation
Tornado Not Radio news Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Ice Storm discount
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Page 2
Liberty
Don't
need/never
5 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 2 Other-Common sense Power Failure Extremely Radio news N N Y flooded Have done Have done Not done Not done Not done N N Y $0 Property tax discount Buyout
Don't need/not Grant Program w/cost

Structural Fire Somewhat Internet in flood plain share
Tornado Not Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm Very
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not

Earthquake Very
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Don't need/not
6 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 3 f Power Failure Extremely Times Herald N N N in flood plain Can not Have done Plan to do Plan to do Have done Y N Y $500-$1,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
Radio
Structural Fire Somewhat Advertising Property tax discount
Tornado Not Other-XM/Sirius

Ice Storm Extremely
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Extremely
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Extremely
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 3
Liberty
Don't
Local Cable TV need/never
7 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 3 a Power Failure Somewhat News N N N flooded Not done Have done Have done Plan to do Not done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
Structural Fire Very Radio news Low interest loan
Tornado Not Internet Property tax discount
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Extremely
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Don't
Non Gov't need/never
8 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 1 e Power Failure Not Organizations N N N flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N N $0 Mortgage Discount None
Structural Fire
Tornado Not
Ice Storm Not
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 4
Liberty
Don't
Local Cable TV need/never
9 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own a Power Failure News N N N flooded Not done Have done Have done Plan to do Not done Y N Y $0 Property tax discount None
Don't need/not Grantn Program w/cost

b Structural Fire Radio news in flood plain share
County/Local Not required
c Tornado Gov't by code
Not required
e Ice Storm by law
Dam Failure
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't
need/never
10 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 3 b Power Failure Somewhat N N N flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N N >$10,000 Mortgage Discount None
Structural Fire Very
Tornado Extremely
Ice Storm
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 5
Liberty
Don't need/not
11 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Rent 2 b Power Failure Somewhat Times Herald N N N in flood plain Have done Have done Have done Not done Not done N N Y $0 None Buyout
Sull Co
c Structural Fire Somewhat Democrat
Tornado Somewhat Radio news
County/Local
Ice Storm Very Gov't
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Very
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Don't need/not
12 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 4 a Power Failure Somewhat Times Herald N N N in flood plain Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done N N Y >$10,000 Mortgage Discount Buyout
b Structural Fire Somewhat Radio news Low interest loan
County/Local
c Tornado Somewhat Gov't Property tax discount
Insurance premium
f Ice Storm Very discount
Grantn Program w/cost
Dam Failure Somewhat share
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Extremely
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 6
Liberty
Grant program w/cost

13 Liberty 12754 20+ Y Own 4 b Power Failure Very Times Herald N Y N Have done Have done Have done Plan to do Plan to do N Y > $10,000 share rqt
Regional TV
c Structural Fire Very News
e Tornado Radio news
Ice Storm Very
Winter Storm Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Very
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 7
Livingston Mnr
Would

1 Livingston Manor 12758 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record N N N never flooded Have done Have done Plan to do Have done Have done Y Y Y $2,500-$5,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Sull Co Democrat Grant program with cost
Tornado Local Cable TV News
Ice Storm Y Somewhat Radio News
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y Very
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't need -
Emerg. preparedness not in Grant program with cost
2 Livingston Manor 12758 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Not done Have done Y N Y $1,000-$2,500 share rqt Buyout
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Y Somewhat Sull Co Democrat
Gained awareness
from local/regional
media rpts Tornado Somewhat Cty/Local Gov't
Ice Storm Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Y Extremely
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Y Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Y Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
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Livingston Mnr
Received info from non-

3 Livingston Manor 12758 20+ Y Own 4 gov't organizations Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record Y Y Y Have done Have done Plan to do Have done Not done N N Y $1,000-$2,500 Property tax discount Buyout
Structural Fire Not Local Cable TV News Insurance premium Relocation
Tornado Not Radio News share rqt
Dam Failure Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Y Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Y Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Y Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Y Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Extremely
Mine Collapse Not
Page 2
Monticello
Would
Emerg. preparedness Don't need - Grant program with cost

1 Monticello 12701 20+ Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Radio News N N N never flooded Have done Have done Not done Have done Have done Y N Y $0.00 share rqt Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire Somewhat Radio Advertising Relocation
Tornado Somewhat Outdoor Advertising
Ice Storm Y Very Schools/Colleges
Dam Failure Somewhat Church/Synagogue
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Y Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Y Somewhat
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Y Very
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
from local/regional not in
2 Monticello 12701 20+ Y Own 4 media rpts Power Failure Y Regional TV News N N N floodplain Not done Have done Have done Have done Not done Y Y $0.00 Mortgage discount Buyout
Info provided by Structural Fire Somewhat Radio News Low interest loan
Received info from
local utility company Tornado Y Internet Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Y discount
Dam Failure Not share rqt
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Y
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Very
Civil Unrest Very
Drought Y
Terrorism Very
Windstorm Y
Wildfire Very
Mass Gathering Very

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
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Monticello

3 Monticello 12701 20+ Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record N N N never flooded Not done Have done Not done Plan to do Not done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage discount Relocation
Don't need -
Received info from non- not in
gov't organizations Structural Fire TV Advertising floodplain Low interest loan Elevation
Insurance premium
Tornado Radio News discount
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Don't need -
4 Monticello 12701 20+ Y Own 3 Power Failure Y Times Herald Record N N N never flooded Have done Plan to do Not done Not done Not done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage discount Relocation
Structural Fire Somewhat Radio News Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Tornado Not discount
Ice Storm Y share rqt
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Very
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Very
Windstorm Very
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Page 2
Monticello

5 Monticello 12701 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Very Times Herald Record N ? N never flooded Have done Have done Have done Have done Plan to do N Y N $0.00 Property tax discount Buyout
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or Insurance premium
disaster preparedness. Structural Fire Extremely Fire/EMS Dept discount
Gained awareness
from local/regional Grant program with cost
media rpts Tornado Somewhat Cty/Local Gov't share rqt
Info provided by
schools/academic
institutions Ice Storm Extremely

gov't organizations Dam Failure Somewhat
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Very
Structural
Collapse Extremely
Oil Spill Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Extremely
Water Supply
Failure Extremely
Explosion Extremely
Epidemic Extremely
Civil Unrest Extremely
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Extremely
Windstorm Extremely
Wildfire Extremely
Mass Gathering Extremely

Earthquake Very
Radiological – In
Transit Extremely
Mine Collapse Very
Gained awareness
from local/regional
6 Monticello 12701 20+ Y Own 3 media rpts Power Failure Y Times Herald Record N Y N Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N Y $0.00 None Buyout
Structural Fire Very TV Advertising
Tornado Somewhat Radio News
Ice Storm Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Very
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 3
Mountain Dale
Would
Have attended mtgs.

about hazard mit. or Don't need -
1 Mountain Dale 12763 20+ Y Own 4 disaster preparedness. Power Failure Y Times Herald Record N N N never flooded Have done Not done Not done Have done Not done N N Y $1,000-$2,500 Property tax discount Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire Radio News Insurance premium Relocation
Tornado Very Internet
Ice Storm Y
Dam Failure Y
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Very
Flood Y
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Extremely
Explosion Very
Epidemic Extremely
Civil Unrest Very
Drought Y
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Very
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Very
Mine Collapse Y
Page 1
Narrowsburg
Would
Don't need -
1 Narrowsburg 12764 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Not Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Have done Have done N N Y $500-$1,000 Property tax discount Relocation
Structural Fire Sull Co Democrat
Tornado River Reporter
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y Somewhat
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Gained awareness
from local/regional
2 Narrowsburg 12764 20+ Y Own 1 media rpts Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record Y N N Too expensive Not done Have done Plan to do Have done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Structural Fire Sull Co Democrat Other Elevation
Tornado Regional TV News
Ice Storm Y Somewhat Local Cable TV News
Dam Failure Radio News
Winter Storm Y Not Internet
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Cty/Local Gov't
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam Y Extremely
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit Y Somewhat
Mine Collapse
Page 1
Narrowsburg
Don't need -
3 Narrowsburg 12764 10-19 Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Regional TV News ? N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Not done Not done Y N N >$10,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Received info from non- Structural Fire Y Very Local Cable TV News Low interest loan Elevation
Tornado Not Radio News Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Y Somewhat Internet discount
Dam Failure Not share rqt
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Page 2
Neversink
Would
Don't need -
Received info from not in
1 Neversink 12765 10-19 Y Own 5 local utility company Power Failure Y Somewhat Regional TV News N N N floodplain Not done Have done Have done Have done Not done N N Y >$10,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Structural Fire Internet Insurance premium
Tornado Fire/EMS Dept share rqt
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 1
Parkville
Would
Gained awareness
from local/regional Don't need -
1 Parkville 12768 20+ Y 5 media rpts Power Failure Y Somewhat Local Cable TV News N N N never flooded Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done N N Y $0.00 Mortgage discount Buyout
Structural Fire Radio Advertising Low interest loan Relocation
Tornado Not Cty/Local Gov't Property tax discount Elevation
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Somewhat discount
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse
Page 1
Rock Hill
Would

1 Rock Hill 12775 1-5 Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Extremely Regional TV News N N N never flooded Have done Have done Have done Have done Plan to do Y N Y $5,000-$10,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Somewhat Radio News Property tax discount
Gained awareness
from local/regional Insurance premium
media rpts Tornado Somewhat Internet discount
Ice Storm Y Very share rqt
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
2 Rock Hill 12775 20+ Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Radio News N N N never flooded Have done Have done Not done Not done Have done Y N Y $5,000-$10,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire N Extremely Internet Don't need - Low interest loan Relocation
Tornado N Extremely Fire/EMS Dept Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Y Somewhat discount
Dam Failure N Extremely share rqt
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Extremely
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid. N Extremely
Structural
Collapse N Extremely
Oil Spill Y Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Extremely
Ice Jam Y Very
Landslide N Extremely
Water Supply
Failure N Extremely
Explosion N Extremely
Epidemic N Extremely
Civil Unrest N Extremely
Drought N Extremely
Terrorism N Extremely
Wildfire N Extremely
Mass Gathering N Extremely

Earthquake N Extremely
Radiological – In
Transit Y Extremely
Mine Collapse N Extremely
Page 1
Rock Hill
Don't need -
3 Rock Hill 12775 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Not Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Plan to do Not done Have done N N $1,000-$2,500 None Elevation
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire N Sull Co Democrat
Gained awareness
from local/regional
media rpts Tornado N Radio News
Ice Storm Y Very
Dam Failure N
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N
Flood Y Very
Trans. Accid. N
Structural
Collapse N
Oil Spill N
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N
Landslide N
Water Supply
Failure N
Explosion N
Epidemic N
Civil Unrest N
Drought N
Terrorism N
Windstorm N
Wildfire Y Somewhat
Mass Gathering N
Earthquake N
Radiological – In
Transit N
Mine Collapse N
from local/regional not in
4 Rock Hill 12775 6-9 Y Own 3 media rpts Power Failure Y Very Times Herald Record N N floodplain Not done Have done Plan to do Plan to do Have done N N N $2,500-$5,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Structural Fire N Very Local Cable TV News Insurance premium
Tornado N Extremely Fire/EMS Dept share rqt
Dam Failure N Somewhat
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Not
Flood N Somewhat
Trans. Accid. N Somewhat
Structural
Collapse N Somewhat
Oil Spill N Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Very
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Landslide N Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure N Extremely
Explosion N Very
Civil Unrest N Very
Drought N Extremely
Windstorm N Very
Mass Gathering N Somewhat

Radiological – In
Transit N Extremely
Mine Collapse N Not
Page 2
Rock Hill
Don't need -
5 Rock Hill 12775 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Plan to do Plan to do Have done Have done Y N Y <$100 Mortgage discount Relocation
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Somewhat Radio News Low interest loan
Gained awareness
from local/regional
media rpts Tornado Somewhat Internet Property tax discount
Received info from non- Insurance premium

gov't organizations Ice Storm Somewhat discount
Received info from Grant program with cost
local utility company Dam Failure Not share rqt

gov't organizations Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Page 3
Roscoe
Would
Gained awareness
from local/regional
1 Roscoe 12776 20+ Y Own 3 media rpts Power Failure Y Not Times Herald Record Y Y N Not done Not done Not done Not done Have done Y N N $2,500-$5,000 Other None
Structural Fire Extremely Internet
Tornado Y Very Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm Y Not
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Y Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Y Very
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Very
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Not
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Extremely
Radiological – In
Transit Extremely
Mine Collapse Not
Page 1
Smallwood
Would
Gained awareness
from local/regional
1 Smallwood 12778 10-19 Y Own 3 media rpts Power Failure Y Very Sull Co Democrat N N N Have done Have done Plan to do Have done Not done Y N Y $5,000-$10,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Received info from non- Structural Fire N Radio News Low interest loan Relocation
Tornado Y Extremely Internet Property tax discount Elevation
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Y Very discount
Dam Failure Y Extremely share rqt
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Extremely
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid. N Very
Structural
Oil Spill N Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure N Extremely
Explosion N Extremely
Civil Unrest N Very
Drought N Extremely
Windstorm N Extremely
Mass Gathering N Extremely

Radiological – In
Transit N Extremely
Mine Collapse N Extremely
Emerg. preparedness
2 Smallwood 12778 20+ Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Radio News N ? N Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N Y $500-$1,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Received info from Structural Fire Y Somewhat Internet Insurance premium

gov't organizations Tornado Y Very Fire/EMS Dept
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Somewhat
Flood N Somewhat
Structural
Collapse N Not
Oil Spill N Very
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Very
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Landslide N Not
Water Supply
Failure Y Very
Explosion N Somewhat
Epidemic N Very
Civil Unrest N Somewhat
Drought N Not
Terrorism N Very
Wildfire Y Somewhat

Earthquake N Not
Radiological – In
Transit N Very
Mine Collapse N Not
Page 1
Swan Lake
Would

1 Swan Lake 12783 20+ Y Own 2 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Regional TV News N N N never flooded Have done Not done Not done Have done Not done N N Maybe $1,000-$2,500 Property tax discount Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire N Somewhat Local Cable TV News Insurance premium Relocation
Received info from
local utility company Tornado N Somewhat Utility Company Elevation

gov't organizations Ice Storm Y Radio News
Dam Failure N Somewhat Radio Advertising
Winter Storm Y Cty/Local Gov't
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Somewhat
Flood N Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Y
Structural
Collapse N
Oil Spill N
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N
Landslide N
Water Supply
Failure N
Explosion N
Epidemic N Somewhat
Drought N Somewhat
Terrorism N Very
Windstorm N Not
Wildfire N Not
Mass Gathering N Not

Earthquake N Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit N Not
Mine Collapse N Not
Don't need -
2 Swan Lake 12783 20+ Y Own 2 Power Failure Y Regional TV News ? ? N never flooded Not done Not done Not done Not done Not done N N N $0.00 Property tax discount None
Structural Fire Very Radio News
Tornado Very Fire/EMS Dept
Ice Storm Very
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Very
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Very
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Very
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Very
Radiological – In
Transit Very
Mine Collapse Not
Page 1
White Lake
Would
Don't need -
1 White Lake 12786 10-19 Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Plan to do Plan to do Not done Y Y Y <$100 Property tax discount Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire Very Sull Co Democrat Insurance premium
Received info from Grant program with cost
local utility company Tornado Not River Reporter share rqt
Ice Storm Very
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Very
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Not
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Very
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
Gained awareness
2 White Lake 12786 20+ N Own 2 media rpts Power Failure Y Somewhat Sull Co Democrat ? N N never flooded Plan to do Plan to do Plan to do Have done Not done Y N Y >$10,000 Property tax discount None
Received info from Structural Fire N Not Internet
Tornado N Not Public Mtg/Wksp
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Extremely
Flood N Somewhat
Trans. Accid. N Not
Structural
Collapse N Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Extremely
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure N Extremely
Epidemic N Somewhat
Civil Unrest N Not
Drought Y Not
Terrorism N Not
Windstorm N Somewhat
Wildfire N Somewhat

Radiological – In
Transit N Extremely
Mine Collapse N Not
Page 1
White Lake
Don't need -
3 White Lake 12786 <1 Y Own 2 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Internet N N N floodplain Have done Not done Not done Have done Have done N N Y >$10,000 Property tax discount Buyout
Structural Fire Somewhat Public Mtg/Wksp Insurance premium
Tornado Somewhat Cty/Local Gov't
Ice Storm Somewhat
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Very
Flood Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Very
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Very
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Not
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Don't need -
not in
4 White Lake 12786 1-5 N Own 3 Power Failure Y Somewhat Utility Company N N N floodplain Not done Plan to do Plan to do Plan to do Not done Y N Y Mortgage discount Buyout
Structural Fire Internet Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Tornado Cty/Local Gov't discount
Ice Storm
Dam Failure
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood
Trans. Accid.
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit
Ice Jam
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure
Explosion
Epidemic
Civil Unrest
Drought
Terrorism
Windstorm
Wildfire
Mass Gathering
Earthquake
Radiological – In
Transit
Mine Collapse
Page 2
White Lake
Emerg. preparedness Insurance premium

5 White Lake 12786 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Times Herald Record N N N Too expensive Have done Have done Have done Have done Have done N N Y $1,000-$2,500 discount None
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire N Radio News
Gained awareness
from local/regional
media rpts Tornado N Internet

gov't organizations Ice Storm Y Very
Dam Failure N
Winter Storm Y Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N
Flood Y Somewhat
Trans. Accid. N
Structural
Collapse N
Oil Spill N
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N
Landslide N
Water Supply
Failure Y Somewhat
Explosion N
Epidemic N
Civil Unrest N
Drought N
Terrorism N
Windstorm Y Very
Wildfire N
Mass Gathering N
Earthquake N
Radiological – In
Transit N
Mine Collapse N
Don't need -
not in
6 White Lake 12786 1-5 N Own 2 Power Failure Y Extremely Sull Co Democrat N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Have done Plan to do N N Y $1,000-$2,500 Mortgage discount None
Structural Fire Somewhat Regional TV News Low interest loan
Tornado Somewhat Internet Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Extremely discount
Dam Failure Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Extremely
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Extremely
HAZMAT – In
Transit Extremely
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Extremely
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Very
Windstorm Very
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Page 3
White Sulfur Springs
Would
have you Preparedness Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary (1=least In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ prepared, 5=most Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about Best information Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent prepared) prepared? each are you? distribution outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Don't need -
1 White Sulphur Springs 12787 20+ Y Own 5 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Local Cable TV News N N N floodplain Have done Not done Not done Have done Have done N Y Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage discount
Structural Fire Y Radio News Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Tornado N Not Fire/EMS Dept discount
Ice Storm Y
Dam Failure N
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Y
Flood Y
Trans. Accid. N Not
Structural
Collapse Y
Oil Spill Y
HAZMAT – In
Transit Y
Ice Jam N Not
Landslide N Not
Water Supply
Failure Y
Explosion N Not
Epidemic N Not
Civil Unrest N Not
Drought Y
Terrorism Not
Windstorm Y
Wildfire Y
Mass Gathering N
Earthquake N Not
Radiological – In
Transit N Not
Mine Collapse N Not
from local/regional not in Insurance premium
2 White Sulphur Springs 12787 20+ Y Own 5 media rpts Power Failure Y Times Herald Record ? N N floodplain Not done Have done Have done Have done Not done N N Y $0.00 discount
Structural Fire N Somewhat Sull Co Democrat
Tornado N Somewhat Radio News
Ice Storm Y
Dam Failure N Not
Winter Storm N Somewhat
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Not
Flood N Somewhat
Trans. Accid. N
Structural
Collapse N Not
Oil Spill N Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Not
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Landslide N Not
Water Supply
Failure N Somewhat
Explosion N Not
Epidemic N Not
Civil Unrest N Not
Drought N Not
Terrorism N Not
Wildfire N Somewhat
Mass Gathering N Not

Earthquake N Not
Radiological – In
Transit N Not
Mine Collapse N Not
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White Sulfur Springs
Gained awareness
from local/regional
3 White Sulphur Springs 12758 20+ Y Own 4 media rpts Power Failure Y Times Herald Record N ? N Have done Have done Have done Not done Not done N N N $0.00 None None
Structural Fire Somewhat Local Cable TV News
Tornado Not Radio News
Ice Storm Y
Dam Failure Not
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Not
Trans. Accid. Not
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Not
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Not
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Wildfire Not
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Not
Mine Collapse Not
4 White Sulphur Springs 12787 20+ Y Own 5 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Not Times Herald Record N N N never flooded Have done Have done Have done Not done Have done Y N Y $0.00 Mortgage discount Buyout
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Y Not Radio News Property tax discount
Gained awareness
from local/regional Insurance premium
media rpts Tornado N Internet discount
Ice Storm Y Not share rqt
Dam Failure N
Winter Storm Y Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N
Flood Y Not
Trans. Accid. N
Structural
Collapse N
Oil Spill N
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N
Landslide N
Water Supply
Failure Y Not
Explosion N
Epidemic N
Civil Unrest N
Drought Y Not
Terrorism N
Windstorm Y Not
Wildfire N

Earthquake N
Radiological – In
Transit N
Mine Collapse N
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Woodbourne
Would
have you Preparedness Difficulty impact on inform you decision to to spend on Incentives that would
lived in Primary (1=least In past 20 yrs, which hazards have you obtaining home prior of natural buy/move making home encourage you to spend Mitigation
Sullivan Residence Own/ prepared, 5=most Why do you feel experienced and how concerned about Best information Floodplain Flood HO Why no Flood to hazard risk into new more resistant to $ to protect home from actions
Community Zip County ? Rent prepared) prepared? each are you? distribution outlets? ? Insurance? insurance? insurance? 1 2 3 4 5 purchase? zone? home? natural hazard natural hazard considered
Don't need -
not in
1 Woodbourne 12788 20+ Y Own 5 Other Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Have done Not done Y N Y $0.00 None Buyout
Structural Fire N Very Radio News
Tornado Y Somewhat Internet
Dam Failure N Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Somewhat
Flood N Very
Structural
Collapse N Somewhat
Oil Spill Y Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Somewhat
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure N Very
Epidemic N Very
Drought Y
Terrorism N Somewhat
Wildfire N Not

Radiological – In
Transit N Somewhat
Mine Collapse N Not
Emerg. preparedness
2 Woodbourne 12788 20+ Y Own 4 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Times Herald Record N N N Too expensive Have done Have done Have done Not done Have done N N Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Structural Fire N Somewhat TV Advertising Low interest loan
Tornado N Somewhat Internet Property tax discount
Insurance premium
Ice Storm Y discount
Dam Failure N Not share rqt
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Somewhat
Flood Y
Structural
Collapse N Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Somewhat
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure Y
Epidemic N Very
Drought N Somewhat
Terrorism N Very
Windstorm Y
Wildfire N Somewhat

Radiological – In
Transit N Somewhat
Mine Collapse N Not
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Woodridge
Would
Info provided by
schools/academic Don't need -
1 Woodridge 12789 20+ Y Own 4 institutions Power Failure Y Not Regional TV News ? N N never flooded Have done Have done Not done Have done Have done Y N Y $500-$1,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Structural Fire N Somewhat Property tax discount
Tornado N Somewhat share rqt
Ice Storm Y Not
Dam Failure N Not
Winter Storm Y Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Y Somewhat
Flood Y Somewhat
Trans. Accid. Y Somewhat
Structural
Collapse N Not
Oil Spill N Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Not
Ice Jam N Not
Landslide N Not
Water Supply
Failure N Not
Explosion N Not
Epidemic N Very
Civil Unrest Y Somewhat
Drought Y Not
Terrorism N Very
Windstorm Y Not
Wildfire N Somewhat

Earthquake N Not
Radiological – In
Transit N Somewhat
Mine Collapse N Not
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Wurtsboro
Would
Don't need -
not in
1 Wurtsboro 12790 1-5 Y Own 4 Power Failure Y Extremely Public Mtg/Wksp N N N floodplain Plan to do Have done Plan to do Have done Not done Y N Y $2,500-$5,000 Mortgage discount Buyout
Structural Fire Not Cty/Local Gov't Property tax discount
Tornado Somewhat Schools/Colleges Other
Dam Failure Not
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Not
Flood Somewhat
Structural
Collapse Not
Oil Spill Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Not
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Somewhat
Explosion Not
Epidemic Very
Civil Unrest Very
Drought Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Not
Gained awareness
2 Wurtsboro 12790 20+ N Own 2 media rpts Power Failure Y Somewhat Sull Co Democrat ? N N never flooded Plan to do Plan to do Plan to do Have done Not done Y N Y >$10,000 Property tax discount None
Received info from Structural Fire N Not Internet
Tornado N Not Public Mtg/Wksp
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Extremely
Flood N Somewhat
Trans. Accid. N Not
Structural
Collapse N Not
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Extremely
Ice Jam N Somewhat
Water Supply
Failure N Extremely
Epidemic N Somewhat
Civil Unrest N Not
Drought Y Not
Terrorism N Not
Wildfire N Somewhat

Radiological – In
Transit N Extremely
Mine Collapse N Not
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Youngsville
Would
1 Youngsville 12791 20+ Y Own 5 Power Failure Y Somewhat Sull Co Democrat Y N N Too expensive Have done Have done Have done Not done Have done N N Y $500-$1,000 Other None
Structural Fire N Somewhat Fire/EMS Dept Not worth it
Tornado N Cty/Local Gov't
Dam Failure Y Somewhat
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N
Flood Y Very
Trans. Accid. N
Structural
Collapse N
Oil Spill N
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N
Landslide N
Water Supply
Failure Y Extremely
Explosion N
Epidemic N
Civil Unrest N
Drought Y Somewhat
Terrorism N
Windstorm Y Very
Wildfire N
Mass Gathering N
Earthquake N
Radiological – In
Transit N
Mine Collapse N
Gained awareness
from local/regional
2 Youngsville 12791 20+ Y Own 3 media rpts Power Failure Y Extremely Regional TV News Y N Not done Have done Have done Have done Not done Y Y Y None Relocation
Structural Fire N Radio News
Tornado N Fire/EMS Dept
Dam Failure N
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N
Flood Y Extremely
Trans. Accid. N
Structural
Collapse N
Oil Spill N
HAZMAT – In
Transit N
Ice Jam N
Landslide N
Water Supply
Failure Y Extremely
Explosion N
Epidemic N
Civil Unrest N
Drought N
Terrorism N
Windstorm N
Wildfire N
Mass Gathering N
Earthquake N
Radiological – In
Transit N
Mine Collapse N
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Youngsville
Don't need -
Emerg. preparedness not in Insurance premium
3 Youngsville 12791 20+ Y Own 5 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Radio News N N N floodplain Have done Have done Have done Not done Have done N Y $2,500-$5,000 discount Buyout
Have attended mtgs. Structural Fire Very Internet
Tornado Not Fire/EMS Dept
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites Somewhat
Flood Y Extremely
Structural
Collapse Somewhat
Oil Spill Somewhat
HAZMAT – In
Transit Very
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide Not
Water Supply
Failure Very
Explosion Somewhat
Epidemic Somewhat
Civil Unrest Not
Drought Y Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Windstorm Y Very
Wildfire Somewhat
Mass Gathering Not

Earthquake Not
Radiological – In
Transit Very
Mine Collapse Not
Emerg. preparedness
4 Youngsville 12791 20+ Y Own 2 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Very Sull Co Democrat ? N N Not rqd by law Have done Have done Have done Have done Plan to do N N Y $1,000-$2,500 Property tax discount Buyout
Gained awareness Structural Fire N Very Utility Company Grant program with cost
Info provided by
schools/academic
institutions Tornado N Very Radio News
Received info from
local utility company Ice Storm Y Very Internet
Dam Failure N Very
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites N Extremely
Flood Y Extremely
Structural
Oil Spill N Very
HAZMAT – In
Transit N Extremely
Ice Jam N Extremely
Water Supply
Failure Y Extremely
Explosion N Very
Epidemic N Very
Civil Unrest N Extremely
Drought Y Very
Terrorism N Very
Windstorm Y Very
Wildfire N Somewhat

Earthquake N Very
Radiological – In
Transit N Extremely
Mine Collapse N Not
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Youngsville
Emerg. preparedness
5 Youngsville 12791 20+ Y Own 3 info from Gov't Source Power Failure Y Somewhat Times Herald Record N N N Have done Have done Have done Plan to do Can not N N Y $1,000-$2,500 Low interest loan Buyout
Received info from non- Structural Fire Y Very Sull Co Democrat Property tax discount Relocation
Tornado Y Somewhat Other Newspaper share rqt
Ice Storm Y Somewhat Internet
Dam Failure Y
Winter Storm Y
HAZMAT/Fixed
Sites
Flood Y Somewhat
Structural
Collapse
Oil Spill
HAZMAT – In
Transit Somewhat
Ice Jam Somewhat
Landslide
Water Supply
Failure Not
Explosion Not
Epidemic Somewhat
Drought Y Somewhat
Terrorism Somewhat
Wildfire Somewhat

Earthquake Somewhat
Radiological – In
Transit Somewhat
Mine Collapse Somewhat
Page 3
NYSDEC Spills Database - Sullivan County - 2009 Records
Date Spill
Spill Number Spill Name County City/Town Address Material Amount
Reported
910864 1/7/2009 JANET THRESHMAN RESIDENCE Sullivan CALLICOON 424 RIVER RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
910886 1/7/2009 SOLOMON RES. Sullivan WOODRIDGE 1220 GLEN WILD ROAD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
911112 1/14/2009 HOFFMAN RES Sullivan BLOOMINGBURG 30 VALLEYVIEW RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
911197 1/18/2009 SILVESTRI RES Sullivan ROCK HILL 4 CURVE RD #1 Fuel Oil Unknown
911300 1/20/2009 HUDSON VALLEY FOIEGRAS Sullivan FERNDALE BROOKS RD #2 Fuel Oil 50 gals.
911745 2/3/2009 DEP POLICE 5TH PCT Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE 7892 STATE 42 Ethylene Glycol 1 gal.
911890 2/9/2009 IROQIOUS CLUB Sullivan IROQIOUS CLUB 50 TORONTO RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
911907 2/9/2009 MONGIELLO RES. Sullivan HURLEYVILLE 245 HILLDALE ROAD MTBE Unknown
TOWN OF WOODRIDGE TREATMENT
911961 2/11/2009 Sullivan WOODRIDGE GREEN FIELD ROAD Unknown Unknown
PLANT
912020 2/16/2009 OLD FALLS/STEWARTS SHOP Sullivan SOUTH FALLSBURG ROUTE 42 AND 52 Unknown Unknown
912041 2/16/2009 ELIZABETH RADZIESKI Sullivan WHITE LAKE 33 MATTISON RD Gasoline Unknown
912381 2/26/2009 GREENFIELD PUMP STATION Sullivan WOODRIDGE 36 GREENFIELD Raw Sewage Unknown
912958 3/13/2009 MANHOLE IN ROAD Sullivan HIGHLAND MILLS BRIGADOON BLVD AND RT 32 Raw Sewage Unknown
912964 3/13/2009 TOWN OF LIBERTY OFFICES Sullivan LIBERTY 120 NORTH MAIN ST #2 Fuel Oil 2 gals.
912991 3/14/2009 GREENFIELD PUMP STATION Sullivan WOODRIDGE 36 GREENFIELD RD Raw Sewage 1000 gals.
912999 3/14/2009 APT BUILDING Sullivan WURTSBORO 154 KINGSTON AVE (209) Diesel Fuel Unknown
913054 3/15/2009 CONSTRUCTION SITE Sullivan LIBERTY O'KEEFE HILL RD Transmission Fluid 55 gals.
913061 3/15/2009 POLE 37118/5572 Sullivan GLEN SPEY 23 MOUNTAIN LAUREL LANE Transformer Oil 2 gals.
913081 3/15/2009 FORECLOSED DEVELOPMENT Sullivan LIBERTY 178 MINERAL SPRINGS RD Unknown Unknown
913161 3/16/2009 POLE TOP 37701 52748 Sullivan GLEN SPAY DECKER AND FISH CABIN RD Transformer Oil 1 gal.
913165 3/16/2009 LEONARD RESIDENCE Sullivan BLOOMINGBURG 27 VALLEY VIEW DR #2 Fuel Oil 10 gals.
913207 3/17/2009 WATER AND SEWER BUILDING Sullivan MONTICELLO 128 ROCK RIDGE DR #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
913220 3/17/2009 PVT DWELLING Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE 7368 ROUTE 42 #2 Fuel Oil 2 gals.
913419 3/19/2009 PRIVATE RESIDENCE Sullivan COCHECTON 2243 STATE RT. 17B Unknown Unknown
913426 3/20/2009 PRIVATE RESIDENCE Sullivan LUMBERLAND 3 BERM AND CHURCH RD Unknown Unknown
913452 3/21/2009 POLE #6 LINE 1370 Sullivan MONGAUP VALLEY 658 STARLIGHT DRIVE Transformer Oil 15 gals.
913505 3/23/2009 VILLAGE OF WOODRIDGE Sullivan WOODRIDGE 36 GREENFIELD Raw Sewage Unknown
913531 3/23/2009 PRIVATE RESIDENCE Sullivan JEFFERSONVILLE 4532(?) ROUTE 52 Waste Oil 5 gals.
913549 3/23/2009 LUMBERLAND HWY GARAGE Sullivan GLENSPAY 989 PROCTOR RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
913570 3/23/2009 VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO Sullivan MONTICELLO 38 PLANT DR Diesel Fuel Unknown
913629 3/24/2009 COUNTRY CORNERS GAS STATION Sullivan HORTONVILLE 4288 STATE ROUTE 17B Diesel Fuel 3 gals.
913731 3/26/2009 NEAR SUMP PUMP Sullivan KIAMESHA LAKE 6 JAMES PLACE #1 Fuel Oil Unknown
913806 3/29/2009 VERIZON CENTRAL OFFICE Sullivan LIBERTY 21 OBERFEST ST #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
913903 3/31/2009 SULLIVAN COUNTY DPW /BARRYVILLE Sullivan BARRYVILLE CNTY 11 Waste Oil Unknown
1000151 4/5/2009 NY ROUTE 17 Sullivan WURTSBORO 1/2 MILE EAST OF EXIT 111 EASTBOUND Diesel Fuel 20 gals.
1000208 4/6/2009 PVT DWELLING Sullivan WURTSBORO 43 WOLF LAKE RD #2 Fuel Oil 0.5 gals.
1000247 4/6/2009 DEP FACILITY Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE 7870 STATE ROUTE 42 Diesel Fuel Unknown
1000276 4/7/2009 APARTMENT BLD Sullivan MONTICELLO 1 LAURA LANE #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
1000544 4/13/2009 PVT DWELLING Sullivan BETHEL 42 SMITH RD Transformer Oil 15 gals.
1000699 4/18/2009 BRIDGE NY TO PA Sullivan NARROWSBURG BRIDGE NY TO PA Unknown Unknown
1001016 4/27/2009 STEINMETZ RENTAL (6 APTS.) Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR 60 MAIN ST #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
1001083 4/28/2009 PRIVATE RESIDENCE Sullivan LUMBERLAND 51 HOMEYER RD Transformer Oil Unknown
1001124 4/29/2009 GAS STATION - UNBRANDED Sullivan ROCK HILL 686 WOLF LAKE RD Diesel Fuel Unknown
Date Spill
Reported
1001141 4/29/2009 TIGERS DEN MOBIL Sullivan LIBERTY 189 MILL STREET Gasoline Unknown
1001288 5/4/2009 GLOBAL GAS AND FOOD MART Sullivan ROCK HILL 686 WOLF LAKE RD Gasoline Unknown
1001331 5/4/2009 ROCK HILL CITGO Sullivan ROCK HILL 7 GLEN WILD ROAD Diesel Fuel Unknown
1001367 5/5/2009 OLIN RESIDENCE Sullivan BLOOMINGBURG 24 OLD TURNPIKE Gasoline Unknown
1001489 5/7/2009 RACEWAY MOBIL Sullivan MONTICELLO 4 RACEWAY ROAD #2 Fuel Oil/Diesel Unknown
1001491 5/7/2009 ULTRA POWER CITGO Sullivan MONTICELLO 133 JEFFERSON STREET Diesel/Gasoline Unknown
901733 5/12/2009 GOOD LIFE MOBILE HOME PARK Sullivan LIBERTY 6 LISA LANE #1 Fuel Oil Unknown
901821 5/14/2009 VILLIAGE OF WOODRIDGE SEWER DEPT Sullivan WOODRIDGE 36 GREENFIELD RD Raw Sewage 200,000 gals.
901935 5/18/2009 STEINMENTZ RESIDENCE Sullivan SOUTH FALLSBURG 6 LAKE LAND DR #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
901998 5/19/2009 DEL PIANO RENTAL Sullivan PINE BUSH 8 WALKER VALLEY RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
902211 5/25/2009 OLD DAVOS SKI AREA Sullivan WOODRIDGE OFF TABACZYNSKI ROAD Transformer Oil Unknown
902323 5/28/2009 NYC DEP Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE 1229 RTE 55A Unknown Unknown
902451 6/1/2009 DAYTOP VILLAGE Sullivan SWAN LAKE 4446 RTE 55 #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
902578 6/3/2009 RONDOUT RESERVOIR Sullivan GRAHMSVILLE RTE 55 A Antifreeze/Trans Fluid Unknown
902640 6/4/2009 J HUGHSON EXCAVATING Sullivan JEFFERSONVILLE 5239 RTE 59 #2 Fuel Oil/Waste Oil Unknown
902666 6/5/2009 MEISEL RENTAL Sullivan FALLSBURG 5577 RTE 42 #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
902865 6/10/2009 NEVERSINK DAM Sullivan NEVERSINK RTE 55 Hydraulic Oil Unknown
902977 6/12/2009 IN BACK OF TRAILER OUTSIDE Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR 481 HAZEL RD #1 Fuel Oil Unknown
903085 6/16/2009 FORMER RESTAURANT Sullivan MONTICELLO 426 BROADWAY Vegetable Oil Unknown
903271 6/19/2009 PROTTAS RES Sullivan WOODRIDGE 44 KRIEGER BLVD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
903311 6/21/2009 OFF BROADWAY Sullivan WOODRIDGE 44 KRIEGER BLVD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
903705 6/29/2009 CATSKILL FISH HATCHERY Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR MONGAUP POND RD Diesel Fuel Unknown
903731 6/30/2009 MONGAUP POND Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR 231 MONGAUP POND RD Battery Acid Unknown
903783 7/1/2009 SULLIVAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Sullivan FALLSBURG 325 RIVERSIDE DR Waste Oil 5 gals.
903992 7/7/2009 I/F/O 34 MOORE HILL RD Sullivan GRAMSVILLE 34 MOORE HILL RD Motor Oil 1 gal.
904038 7/7/2009 YAKOV BAYER Sullivan SWAN LAKE 196 STANTON CORNERS RD #3 #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
904160 7/9/2009 AHAVAS CHAVERIM CORP. HOTEL Sullivan SPRING GLEN SPRING GLEN AND PHILIPSPORT #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
904241 7/12/2009 RESIDENCE Sullivan LOCH SHELDRAKE 304 WADE RD #2 Fuel Oil 10 gals.
904263 7/13/2009 I/F/O 32 LAUSSANNE DR Sullivan WOODRIDGE 32 LAUSSANNE DR Diesel Fuel Unknown
904351 7/14/2009 WEST DELAWARE TUNNEL OUTLET Sullivan GRAMSVILLE 1324 NEW YORK CITY RTE 55A Hydraulic Oil 0.25 gals.
904367 7/14/2009 DELAWARE JOB CORP Sullivan CALLICOON 9368 ST RT 97 #4 Fuel Oil Unknown
904456 7/16/2009 MORAN RESIDENCE Sullivan WOODRIDGE 19 LAUSANNE PL Motor Oil 1 gal.
904905 7/28/2009 MOBIL Sullivan WOODBOURNE 6093 STATE RTE 42 Gasoline 0.5 gals.
904990 7/30/2009 AMERICAN LEGION POST 298 Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR INTERSECTION PEARL ST & MAIN ST #2 Fuel Oil 50 gals.
905034 7/30/2009 VILLAGE OF WOODRIDGE Sullivan FALLSBURG 36 GREENFIELD ROAD Other Unknown
905164 8/3/2009 EAST BROADWAY/ ALDI'S Sullivan MONTICELLO ALDIS PLAZA Cooking Grease Unknown
905274 8/6/2009 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Sullivan JEFFERSONVILLE I/A/O 5525 RTE 52 Diesel Fuel 30 gals.
905359 8/7/2009 BAUM RESIDENCE Sullivan CALLICOON 69 FREEMONT ST #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
905429 8/10/2009 POLE # 46592/56583 Sullivan BLOOMINGBURG 46 OLD ROOSA GAP RD Transformer Oil Unknown
905800 8/18/2009 17B QUICK STOP-CITGO Sullivan WHITE LAKE 1322 RTE 17B Gasoline Unknown
CROSS ST BREEZY HILL AND TAYLOR
906115 8/25/2009 Sullivan LIBERTY ACROOS FROM 43 TAYLOR RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
BETWEEN 1ST HOUSE ON RIGHT
906238 8/28/2009 PVT DWELLING Sullivan LIBERTY 8 LISA LN Kerosene Unknown
906312 8/31/2009 PRIVATE DWELLING Sullivan MONTICELLO 24 BENNETTE ST Unknown Unknown
906337 9/1/2009 POLE # 24 LINE # 86 Sullivan LIBERTY WEST LAKE ST Transformer Oil 15 gals.
Date Spill
Reported
906441 9/3/2009 PRIVATE PROERTY Sullivan MONTICELLO 8 ROCK RIDGE AVE Other Unknown
906512 9/5/2009 SWINGING BRIDGE LAKE Sullivan MONTECELLO STAR LIGHT RD Motor Oil/Jet Fuel 0.5 gals./45 gals.
906542 9/8/2009 MONTICELLO COUNTRY STORE Sullivan MONTICELLO 150 BROADWAY Diesel Fuel Unknown
906666 9/11/2009 BROADWAY SUNUCO Sullivan MONTICELLO 150 BROADWAY Unknown Unknown
906671 9/11/2009 4437 STATE RTE 42 Sullivan MONTICELLO 4437 STATE RTE 42 Gasoline Unknown
906771 9/15/2009 37 THOMPSON RD Sullivan MONTICELLO 37 THOMPSON RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
906853 9/17/2009 NYC DEP SITE Sullivan GRAHAMSVIILE 7870 STATE RTE 42 Gasoline Unknown
906997 9/22/2009 NEW BRIDGE Sullivan WOODBURN MAIN RD Other Unknown
907041 9/22/2009 BRIDGE ON RT 209 Sullivan WURTSBORO RT 209/WILSEY VALLEY Unknown Unknown
907050 9/23/2009 RT. 17 (I-86) NORTH OF MEMORIES BLDG Sullivan PARKSVILLE RT. 17 NORTH Mud Unknown
907136 9/24/2009 PAVESE SERVICE CENTER Sullivan MONTICELLO 36 COLD SPRING ROAD Gasoline Unknown
907325 9/29/2009 PVT DWELLING Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR 373 KNICKERBOCKER RD Kerosene Unknown
907941 10/14/2009 TANK IN BASEMENT Sullivan MONTICELLO 5 EMILY ST #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
907982 10/15/2009 DEP : TRANSFORMER OIL Sullivan NEVERSINK 7051 STATE ROUTE 55 Transformer Oil 0.2 gals.
908236 10/22/2009 SULLIVAN COUNTY DPW Sullivan FREMONT CENTER COUNTY RTE 93 & TANANA LAKE RD Hydraulic Oil 20 gals.
908505 10/28/2009 LEAKING TANK ON TRUCK Sullivan MONTICELLO ST RT 17 B #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
908616 10/30/2009 INTERSECTION Sullivan THOMPSON DILLON RD AND DILLON FARM RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
909064 11/12/2009 CIPOLLONE RENTAL Sullivan CALLICOON 30 TONJES RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
INTERSECTION CNTY RD 31 AND STATE RTE INTERSECTION CNTY RD 31 AND STATE
909071 11/12/2009 Sullivan GLEN SPEY Gasoline 2 gals.
97 RTE 97
909353 11/20/2009 CERONE RENTAL Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR 343 DAHLIA RD #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
909470 11/24/2009 PVT DWELLING Sullivan MONTICELLO 13 HANOVER DRIVE #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
909621 11/30/2009 ROADWAY Sullivan ROCKLAND COUNTY RTE. 92 AND YOUNGS ROAD Unknown Unknown
909646 12/1/2009 DRAINAGE DITCH Sullivan MONTICELLO PARK AVENUE AND ATWELL LANE Antifreeze Unknown
909649 12/1/2009 KOZE ENTERPRIZES GAS STATION Sullivan MONTICELLO 519 BROADWAY #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
909762 12/3/2009 PVT RESIDENCE Sullivan WURTSBORO 50 LAUREL TRAIL #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
910048 12/10/2009 STANLEY MCARTHUR Sullivan LIVINGSTON MANOR 820 DAHLIA RD Kerosene 5 gals.
910176 12/14/2009 ROADSIDE Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE SR 55 Motor Oil 5 gals.
910212 12/15/2009 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sullivan LIBERTY 201 NORTH MAIN STREET #2 Fuel Oil Unknown
910585 12/28/2009 TODERO RES. Sullivan MONTICELLO 57 SPRING ST #2 Fuel Oil 30 gals.
910653 12/30/2009 LEISURE TIME ICE/WATER Sullivan MONTICELLO 4496 STATE RTE 42 Nitric Acid 250 gals.
Appendix G - Asset Identification and Hazard Impacts
Top Hazards to Which Each Jurisdiction Determined Itself to be Vulnerable (revised Table D-1)
Transportation Accident
Radiological - In Transit
Extreme Temperatures
Winter Storm (severe)
Food/Fuel Shortage
Radiological - Fixed
HazMat - In Transit
Structural Collapse
Air Contamination
HazMat - Fixed
Contamination
Mine Collapse
Water Supply
Utility Failure
Severe Storm
Dam Failure
Earthquake
Civil Unrest
Infestation
Terrorism
Explosion
Ice Storm
Landslide
Epidemic
Tornado
Drought
Wildfire
Oil Spill
Ice Jam
Flood
Jurisdiction Fire
Sullivan County X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Bethel X X X X X X X
(V) Bloomingburg X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Callicoon X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Cochecton X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Delaware X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Fallsburg X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Forestburgh X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Fremont X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Highland X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(V) Jeffersonville X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Liberty X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(V) Liberty X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Lumberland X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Mamakating X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(V) Monticello X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Neversink X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Rockland X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Thompson X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(T) Tusten X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(V) Woodridge X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(V) Wurtsboro X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X = Indicates that the listed hazard is of concern to the noted jurisdiction

Appendix G - Asset Identification and Hazard Impacts
Jurisdiction Assets Impacted by Each Type of Hazard (revised Table D-4)
Critical Facilities Impacted Geographic Areas Impacted
County Roads
Town/Village
Groundwater
Enforcement
Waterbodies
Government
Distribution
Commercial
State Roads
Agricultural
Educational
Residential
Emergency
Industrial
Response
Facilities
Facilities
Facilities
Facilities
Railroad
Utility
Roads
Law
Hazards
Tornado X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Ice Storm X X X X X X X X X
Winter Storm X X X X X X X X X X X X
Flood X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Ice Jam X
Landslide X X
Infestation X X X X X
Drought X X X X X X
Severe Storm X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Earthquake X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Wildfire X X
Extreme Temperatures X X X X X X X X
Epidemic X X X X
Utility Failure X X X X X X X X X X
Fire X X X X X X X X
Dam Failure X X X X X X X
HazMat - Fixed X X X X
Transportation Accident X X
Structural Collapse X X X X X X X X
Oil Spill X X X X X X X X
HazMat - In Transit X X X X X
Water Supply Contamination X X X X
Air Contamination X X X X X X X
Explosion X X
Radiological - Fixed X X X X
Radiological - In Transit X X X X
Mine Collapse
Civil Unrest X X X X
Terrorism X X X X
Food/Fuel Shortage X X X X X X X X
Appendix H (Revised Table D-3 from 2005 Plan)
2010 UPDATE - COMPLETED PROJECTS AND PROPOSED UPCOMING COUNTY MITIGATION PROJECTS
COMPLETED/
COST/
ESTIMATED
LOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
COST
DATE
Disaster Project
Major Mitigations
Implemented
Funding Needed
Sullivan ( C ) County Road 105 Bridge #139 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $150,899.00 Completed 04
Town Highway 40 Bridge #275 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $380,495.00 Completed 04
County Road 123 Bridge #26 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $477,925.00 Completed 05
County Road 144 Bridge #230 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $1,488,268.00 Completed 05
County Road 105 Bridge #301 Major Flood Corrective Project $115,159.00 Completed 06
County Road 82 Bridge #144 Replacement Major Flood Corrective Project $839,887.00 Completed 07
Town Highway 30 Bridge #158 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $1,630,851.00 Completed 07
Town Highway 44 Bridge #444 Major FEMA Funded Disaster Project $332,085.00 Completed 07
Town Highway 13 Bridge #278 Replacement Major FEMA Funded Disaster Project $588,816.00 Completed 07
Town Highway 13 Bridge #137 Major FEMA Funded Disaster Project $411,065.00 Completed 07
COMPLETED/
COST/
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
COST
DATE
Town Highway 11 Bridge # 101 Replacement Major FEMA Funded Disaster Project $572,206.00 Completed 07
Town Highway 46A Bridge # 264 Replacement Major FEMA Funded Disaster Project $522,973.00 Completed 08
County Road 157 Bridge #187 Replacement Including Major Flood Mit. Improvements $2,761,005.00 Completed 08
Stone Arch Bridge # 365 Moderate Rehabilitation FEMA Funded Disaster Project $58,836.00 Completed 08
County Road 49 Bridge #82 Rehabilitation Including Flood Mit. Improvements $658,496.00 Completed 08
Town Highway 13 Bridge #298 Replace Abutment Flood Disaster Project $65,481.00 Completed 09
Town Highway 43 Bridge #305 Pier Improvement Flood Corrective Project $50,122.00 Completed 09
Town Highway 42 Bridge #309 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $1,187,342.00 Completed 09
Bridge #321 Replace Foundation/Abutment With Including Flood Mit.
Town Highway 51 $217,485.00 Completed 09
Improvements
Town Highway 39 Bridge #293 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $2,681,498.00 2010
County Road 55 Bridge #3 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $900,000 2010
County Road 53 Bridge #47 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $100,000 2010
County Road 103 Bridge #109 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $100,000.00 2011
Town Highway 13 Bridge #251 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $320,000.00 2011
COMPLETED/
COST/
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
COST
DATE
County Road 23 Bridge #76 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $1,000,000.00 2013
County Road 53 Bridge #45 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $2,240,000.00 2014
County Road 164 Kohlertown Flood Mitigation Project (Needs Hazard Mitigation Funding) $1,500,000.00 2014
Maple Ave Bridge #22 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $210,000.00 2015
COMPLETED/
COST/
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
COST
DATE
Town Highway 39 Bridge #192 Replacement Including Flood Mit. Improvements $2,800,000.00 2015
Sullivan ( C ) County Road 74 Closed Drainage System Including Flood Mit. Improvements $380,000.00 Completed 04
County Road 162 Closed Drainage System Including Flood Mit. Improvements $481,000.00 Completed 05
County Road 179 Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification (FEMA 1589) $34,000.00 Completed 05
County Road 164 Closed Drainage System (Phase I) Incl. Flood Mit. Improvements $612,000.00 Completed 07
County Road 49 Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification (CHiP's) $92,500.00 Completed 07
County Road 178 Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification (CHiP's) $20,000.00 Completed 08
County Road 92 Pipe Upgrades/Addit. Crossers/Debris Rack - Flood Mit. Improvements $75,000.00 2010
County Road 123 Pipe Upgrades/Addit. Crossers/Debris Rack - Flood Mit. Improvements $80,000.00 2010
COMPLETED/
COST/
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
COST
DATE
County Road 153 Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification $125,000.00 2010
County Road 178 Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification (FEMA 1650) $250,000.00 2010/2011
County Road 17 Closed Drainage System Including Flood Mit. Improvements $750,000.00 2011
County Road 164 Closed Drainage System (Phase II) Incl. Flood Mit. Improvements $550,000.00 2011
County Road 179 Road Embankment Stabilization $100,000.00 2011
County Road 94 Major Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification $1,500,000.00 2012
County Road 121 Road/River Embankment Stabilization/Fortification $250,000.00 2013
County Road 14/141 Closed Drainage System Including Flood Mit. Improvements $400,000.00 2015
County Road 121/122 Closed Drainage System Including Flood Mit. Improvements $350,000.00 2015
County Road 134 Road Embankment Stabilization $250,000.00 2015

Sullivan County
Mitigation Action Prioritization and Comparison
Jurisdiction: Sullivan County

page 1
Can action be Does action Can action be Level of Level of

Priority
easily achieve multiple quickly action action overall
Action ranking
implemented? plan goals? implemented? benefits costs
Y = 'Yes', N = 'No' Levels = high, medium, or low
Stream restoration activities to

reduce flooding (All N Y N H H M
Jurisdictions )
Request the completion of a

stormwater management plan for
Y Y Y M L H
new development (All
Jurisdictions )
Acquire generators for critical

facilities, including emergency
Y Y Y H M H
shelters and evacuation
locations (All Jurisdictions )

transportation infrastructure to
minimize flooding impacts (All
N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )
Increase public awareness and

education programs to prepare
Y Y Y H L H
for disaster event (All
Jurisdictions )
Stream maintenance to remove

debris from channels and from
structure locations along waterways
Y Y Y M L H
(SWCD, All Jurisdictions)
Stormwater training for planning

boards – continue existing
Y Y Y H L M
County SWCD program (SWCD,
All Jurisdictions )
Improve, if necessary, emergency

response, law enforcement, and
DPW radio communication systems
N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
Inititate coordination with railway
owners to regularly assess
Y N Y M L H
conditions of railroad
infrastructure (Sullivan County)
Identify emergency shelter

locations, establish if necessary Y Y Y M L M
(All Jurisdictions)
Install stormwater darinage

_ _ _ _ _ _
system (Village of Jeffersonville)
Upgrade signage along

evacuation route (Village of _ _ _ _ _ _
Jeffersonville)
Extend Lovett Lane to Swiss Hill

to improve emergency vehicle
_ _ _ _ _ _
access and respone time
(Village of Jeffersonville )
Replace/rehab Philipsport Road

Bridge to minimize flooding _ _ _ _ _ _
issues (Town of Mamakating )
Educational mailings sent to

public on potential hazards _ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Lumberland )
Replace/rehab Route 97, Hollow

Road, Sweeny Road (Town of _ _ _ _ _ _
Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Improve/upgrade stormwater
drainage system (Village of _ _ _ _ _ _
Monticello )
Relocate DPW fuel storage

_ _ _ _ _ _
tanks (Village of Monticello )
Replace/rehab Brook Rd, Ballard

Rd, Burr Rd, West Shore Rd,
Wormuth Rd, Laird Rd to minimize _ _ _ _ _ _
flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
Replace/rehab Mill Road Bridge,
CR 44 & French, Route 42/43
_ _ _ _ _ _
Bridge to minimize flood damage
(Town of Forestburgh )
Replace/rehab Friedenstein Rd &

Basket Rd, Deer Lake Rd, Town Rd
#10 & Buck Brook Rd to minimize
_ _ _ _ _ _
flooding (Town of Fremont )
Replace/rehab Greenfield Road

to minimize flooding impacts _ _ _ _ _ _
(Village of Woodridge )
Replace/rehab Sullivan St
Bridge to reduce flood damage _ _ _ _ _ _
(Village of Wurtsboro )
Improve stormwater drainage

system along Canal Street to
_ _ _ _ _ _
minimize flooding impacts

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Priority
Action ranking
Initiate maintenance program
remove debris jams from Earl
_ _ _ _ _ _
Myers Bridge Road (Town of
Callicoon )
Replace/rehab Youngsville NYS
Bridge/Route 52, Dewatts Flats
_ _ _ _ _ _
to reduce flood impacts (Town
of Callicoon )
Increase and promote utility tree
trimming and private property
_ _ _ _ _ _
tree maintenance (Town of
Callicoon )
Feasibility assessment of
extending water and sewer _ _ _ _ _ _
districts (Town of Callicoon )
Replace/rehab Lake Erie Bridge

and Swamp Pond Road to
_ _ _ _ _ _
reduce flood damage (Town of
Tusten )
Erect emergency tower to inform

public of disaster events (Town _ _ _ _ _ _
of Tusten )
Expand public water for fire

suppression needs (Town of _ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
St/Beechwoods Rd, CR 164 and
_ _ _ _ _ _
CR 52 to reduce flooding issues
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
Replace/rehab Airport Rd,
Anderson Rd, Aden Rd to
_ _ _ _ _ _
reduce flood impacts (Town of
Liberty )
Implement program to assess
and maintain condition of box
_ _ _ _ _ _
culverts on private property
(Village of Liberty )
Replace/rehab West St Bridge,
Park&Rec parking lot culvert,
_ _ _ _ _ _
Church St to minimize flood
damage (Village of Liberty )
Initiate program to monitor condition

of sewer mains to avoid discharge of
effluent (water contam.) (Village of
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
Execute program to monitor

privately-owned dams to avoid _ _ _ _ _ _
failures (Village of Liberty )
Replace/rehab Hardy St to
reduce flood impacts (Town of _ _ _ _ _ _
Rockland )
Sullivan County transportation

improvement projects to reduce
N Y N H H H
flooding impacts (listed in
National Flood Insurance Program
Flood Mitigation Actions

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Priority
Action ranking
Update/revise floodplain
management ordinances to N Y N H L H
comply with FEMA regulations
Designate/install a Floodplain
Y Y Y H L H
Management Administrator
Install/train staff members to

adequately enforce NFIP
Y Y N H M H
regulations and floodplain
ordinances
ordinances to comply with N Y N H L H
current and future FEMA FIRMs
Require staff involved with the

management of floodplains and
enforce of ordinances to become
N Y N H M M
Certified Floodplain Managers
Join the Community Rating System

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Bethel
Jurisdiction: Town of Bethel

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H
shleters and evacuation

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)
Install stormwater drainage

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

Wormuth Rd, Laird Rd to minimize N Y N H H H
flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Village of Bloomingburg
Jurisdiction: Village of Bloomingburg

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
implemented? plan objectives? implemented? benefits costs
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Callicoon
Jurisdiction: Town of Callicoon

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y M L H
Callicoon )
N Y N H H M
of Callicoon )
Y Y Y M L M
Callicoon )
extending water and sewer N Y N M H L

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Cochecton
Jurisdiction: Town of Cochecton

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

education programs to prepare for Y Y Y H L H
disaster event (All Jurisdictions )

structure locations along Y Y Y M L H
waterways (SWCD, All
Jurisdictions)
Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _

Replace/rehab Sullivan St Bridge to

reduce flood damage (Village of _ _ _ _ _ _
Wurtsboro )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

flooding impacts (listed in Appendix
_ _ _ _ _ _
H) (Sullivan County)

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Delaware
Jurisdiction: Town of Delaware

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
N Y N H H H
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Fallsburg
Jurisdiction: Town of Fallsburg

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Forestburgh
Jurisdiction: Town of Forestburgh

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
N Y N H H H

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Fremont
Jurisdiction: Town of Fremont

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

N Y N H H H


_ _ _ _ _ _

page 4

Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Highland
Jurisdiction: Town of Highland

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

page 3

Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Village of Jeffersonville
Jurisdiction: Village of Jeffersonville

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Priority
Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

N Y N H H H

evacuation route (Village of Y N Y M L H
Jeffersonville)

N Y N M M M



Lumberland )

page 3

Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Liberty
Jurisdiction: Town of Liberty

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

page 3

Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
N Y N H H H
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Village of Liberty
Jurisdiction: Village of Liberty

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
Y Y Y M L M
N Y N H H H

Y N Y M L M
Liberty )

privately-owned dams to avoid N Y Y H M H
Rockland )

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Lumberland
Jurisdiction: Town of Lumberland

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

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Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _


public on potential hazards Y Y Y M L M

Road, Sweeny Road (Town of N Y N H H H
Lumberland )

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Mamakating
Jurisdiction: Town of Mamakating

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H
shleters and evacuation

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _

Bridge to minimize flooding N Y N H H H


Lumberland )

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Village of Monticello
Jurisdiction: Village of Monticello

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Action ranking
drainage system (Village of N Y N H H H
Monticello )

Y N Y M M M

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Neversink
Jurisdiction: Town of Neversink

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

page 3

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Rockland
Jurisdiction: Town of Rockland

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

reduce flood impacts (Town of N Y N H H H
Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Thompson
Jurisdiction: Town of Thompson

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

page 3

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

page 5

Priority
Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Town of Tusten
Jurisdiction: Town of Tusten

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _


_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

public of disaster events (Town Y Y Y H M H
of Tusten )

suppression needs (Town of N Y N M H H
Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Village of Woodridge
Jurisdiction: Village of Woodridge

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Action ranking

Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Priority
Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _

to minimize flooding impacts N Y N H H H

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M
Village of Wurtsboro
Jurisdiction: Village of Wurtsboro

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Action ranking

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Y Y Y M L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H M H

N N N H H H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y H L H
Jurisdictions )

Y Y Y M L H

Y Y Y H L M
All Jurisdictions )

N N N M H M
(All Jurisdictions)

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _

(All Jurisdictions)

_ _ _ _ _ _

Jeffersonville)

_ _ _ _ _ _



Lumberland )

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Action ranking
Monticello )

_ _ _ _ _ _

flooding impacts
(Town of Bethel )
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _

Bridge to reduce flood damage N Y N H H H

Y Y Y M M H

page 4

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
of Callicoon )
_ _ _ _ _ _
Callicoon )

_ _ _ _ _ _
Tusten )

of Tusten )

Tusten )
Replace/rehab Main
_ _ _ _ _ _
(Town of Delaware )

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Action ranking
_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _
Liberty )

Rockland )

_ _ _ _ _ _

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Action ranking
Y Y Y H L H

Y Y N H M H
ordinances

N Y N H M M

(CRS)
Y Y N H L M

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Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard

Mitigation Plan Update

Fred Fries, 2006 Flood, Livingston Manor

Sullivan County, New York

Sullivan County, New York

Barton & Loguidice, P.C.

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

2.0 Sullivan County Profile ......................................................................................... 9

3.0 Planning Process................................................................................................ 51

4.0 Risk Assessment ................................................................................................ 69

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Table of Contents – Continued

5.0 Hazard Data and Profiles ................................................................................... 89

6.0 Hazard Vulnerability ......................................................................................... 164

7.0 Hazard Mitigation.............................................................................................. 168

8.0 Plan Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................... 190

9.0 Works Cited ...................................................................................................... 192

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Table of Contents – Continued

Table 1 Participation Criteria Chart ........................................................................... 3

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Table of Contents – Continued

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Table of Contents – Continued

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The purpose of this Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is to

Sullivan County is comprised of fifteen (15) Towns (Bethel, Callicoon,

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• Section 404 of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency

• Federal Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - 44 Part 201

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• Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Assistance Act of 1993

• FEMA - 44 CFR Part 9 - Floodplain Management and Protection of

• New York State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2008)

1.3 Hazard Mitigation Planning Process

The jurisdictions included in the Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard

Table 1 – Participation Criteria

Given these criteria, the jurisdictions participating in the 2010 Sullivan

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Lumberland, Mamakating, Neversink, Rockland, Thompson, and Tusten, and the

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Many resources were utilized in order to gather information concerning

1.4 Sullivan County HIRA-NY Risk Analysis

Sullivan County updated its County hazard analysis on March 9, 2010,

HIRA-NY is an automated program that was developed by the American

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• Scope – looks at areas that could be impacted by the hazard and

• Onset – looks at how much time there is between when a hazard is

• Impact – looks at the extent that an area’s infrastructure, private

• Frequency – looks at how often a particular hazard has occurred,

Rating of 321 to 400 = High Hazard

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Rating of 44 to 160 = Low Hazard

Table 2 – Sullivan County HIRA-NY Program Rating Results

Detailed profiles of these 8 hazards are included in Section 5 of this plan.

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2.0 Sullivan County Profile

This section details the existing environmental features, transportation networks,

The Sullivan County Databook, prepared in December of 2002 by the Sullivan

2.1 Geographic Location

Sullivan County is located in southern New York State, southeast of the